How many lb thrust trolling motor do I need to push my 17' GM. Thanks, Al
M mcconnell63 Seaman Joined Jul 27, 2007 Messages 56 Nov 25, 2007 #1 How many lb thrust trolling motor do I need to push my 17' GM. Thanks, Al
SpinnerBait_Nut Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Aug 25, 2002 Messages 17,651 Nov 26, 2007 #2 Re: Trolling Motors Do you have the weight of the Glassmaster? That would help some. Moving to the Electrics, Electronics and Trolling Motor forum.
Re: Trolling Motors Do you have the weight of the Glassmaster? That would help some. Moving to the Electrics, Electronics and Trolling Motor forum.
tashasdaddy Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 51,019 Nov 26, 2007 #3 Re: Trolling Motors stern or bow mount?
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 Nov 26, 2007 #4 Re: Trolling Motors I have used 27, 50 and 55lb bow mounts on a 17' Boston Whaler. I think 50 is enough.
Re: Trolling Motors I have used 27, 50 and 55lb bow mounts on a 17' Boston Whaler. I think 50 is enough.
jtexas Fleet Admiral Joined Oct 13, 2003 Messages 8,646 Nov 26, 2007 #5 Re: Trolling Motors the boat in the picture? 36 is not enough (well, maybe on calm days) - 50 would be good. no such thing as "too much", but much more than 50 will require 2 batteries.
Re: Trolling Motors the boat in the picture? 36 is not enough (well, maybe on calm days) - 50 would be good. no such thing as "too much", but much more than 50 will require 2 batteries.
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 Nov 26, 2007 #6 Re: Trolling Motors For a bow mount there can be too much. . . weight on the bow. I had to change props when I had the 55 on the Whaler.
Re: Trolling Motors For a bow mount there can be too much. . . weight on the bow. I had to change props when I had the 55 on the Whaler.
M mcconnell63 Seaman Joined Jul 27, 2007 Messages 56 Nov 26, 2007 #7 Re: Trolling Motors I don't know the weight of the boat and I am looking for a stern mount. Al
tashasdaddy Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 51,019 Nov 28, 2007 #8 Re: Trolling Motors to be totally honest you will not be happy with a stern mount on that boat. nearly impossible to control the boat.
Re: Trolling Motors to be totally honest you will not be happy with a stern mount on that boat. nearly impossible to control the boat.
