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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: island boy on April 11, 2008, 08:57:03 PM

Title: trolling motor
Post by: island boy on April 11, 2008, 08:57:03 PM

is a 50lbs thrust minn kota an over kill for a 12ft princecraft? costco has them for $338. it's the maximizer model. sounds like a good deal but wondering if it's too much motor for what i need. any expirence with these motors?

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: 2fly on April 11, 2008, 09:39:41 PM

I have a 55lbs thrust on my 14 Alum.it can raise the bow.it would be arround a 6 horse gas,I would suggest around a 30lbs thrust would do just fine,if they cost about the same go for the big one.

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on April 12, 2008, 12:15:43 AM

haha a 55lb thrust electric is not equivalent to a 6hp ;D

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Post by: Jamison Jay on April 12, 2008, 01:34:33 AM

Quote from: island boy on April 11, 2008, 08:57:03 PM

is a 50lbs thrust minn kota an over kill for a 12ft princecraft? costco has them for $338. it's the maximizer model. sounds like a good deal but wondering if it's too much motor for what i need. any expirence with these motors?

A little overkill, but that's not a bad thing. The only draw back to going with a bigger motor is at full power it will draw more power than a smaller one. But for the mot part you probably won't be going full out. The maximizer motors are real nice and if you don't mind the extra cost are much better than any regular electric. The have inffinite control over your speed, alot nicer than just 5 to choose from, and on any setting lower than about 75% they draw way less power, so your battery last alot longer.

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: bentrod on April 12, 2008, 07:47:50 AM

try minn kota's web site.  they have a hp equivalent chart as well as suggested motors for boats. 

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Post by: bbronswyk2000 on April 12, 2008, 05:33:09 PM

I use that exact model on my 10 foot Spratley not overkill at all. I love it.

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on April 12, 2008, 05:48:17 PM

you cant really go "overkill" speed wise with an electric motor

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Post by: Nicole on April 12, 2008, 10:00:43 PM

get the 55, that's what I have for my 12 footer, you will not regret it...

And make sure to get a MinnKota Maxxum... much better on the battery...

Cheers,
Nicole

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: bopper on April 13, 2008, 12:35:28 PM

Nicole is right......the Maxxum model is great;  I had an Endura and my battery would be drained in 3 1/2 or 4 hours..... I ran my Maxxum for 8 1/2 hours yesterday!

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: island boy on April 13, 2008, 08:24:57 PM

went with the 50lbs maxxum from costco. heavyer than i thought but will be fine. thanks for the input and suggestions.

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Post by: gheart008 on April 14, 2008, 03:32:17 PM

that's a good deal.  I remember paying $300 for my 33lbs maxxum model.  $38 more for 17lbs extra thrust...

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Post by: fyrslyer on April 14, 2008, 05:25:55 PM

Would the 55lb maxxum be to much power for a 9 ft pontoon boat?

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: steeleagle on April 14, 2008, 06:20:53 PM

There's a you tube vid of someone with a 25hp on a pontoon..
I think 55 would be perfect, nice and fast when you need it, just don't kill your batt.

Title: Re: trolling motor
Post by: bentrod on April 14, 2008, 10:51:55 PM

Could I stick it on my float tube?  ;D