Trolling motor for deck boat

rypurvis

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I bought a 2001 Sun Tracker Party Deck boat about two weeks ago. My brother gave me a Minn Kota Maxxum 65lb thrust trolling motor (bow mount). We will be using it for some slow trolling and positioning. Will this be adequate enough to use on my boat? I have heard that this may not be strong enough. If you know anything that may help, please let me know.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Trolling motor for deck boat

welcome to iboats. it would help to know how big the boat is. weight also.
 

Silvertip

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Re: Trolling motor for deck boat

That's a 24 volt motor so you need room for two more deep cycle batteries.
 

rypurvis

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Re: Trolling motor for deck boat

The boat weight is about 3800 lbs empty. It is 20 ft 7 in long and 8 ft 6 in wide. I do have room for up to 3 more batteries.
 
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