Probably answered ten times over already, but need some help from people whom have experience using electric trolling motors.
Have a 21' Sea Ray and loaded with gas, gear, people etc. is about 4,200lbs.
Fish & boat in Lake Erie waters near Buffalo.
Have decided (I think) on an Engine Mount Minn Kota, either a 80,101 or 160.
I have read numnerous reviews and blogs and this is like chasing a ghost to figure what is a true minimum thrust is needed versus maufactiurers recommendations.
Figured I was safe as "more thrust the better" and get a160, yet a seller of one said it was on an 18' - 3,600lb boat and it would only do 2mph. Seems slow for a 160.
Seller had a V hull, like mine and he said that greatly affects the way these motor runs?????
Rather than go blindly by manufacturers recommendation, and spend $800+, I am seeking boaters with real on-board experience.
Can anyone help me ??
MC
Have a 21' Sea Ray and loaded with gas, gear, people etc. is about 4,200lbs.
Fish & boat in Lake Erie waters near Buffalo.
Have decided (I think) on an Engine Mount Minn Kota, either a 80,101 or 160.
I have read numnerous reviews and blogs and this is like chasing a ghost to figure what is a true minimum thrust is needed versus maufactiurers recommendations.
Figured I was safe as "more thrust the better" and get a160, yet a seller of one said it was on an 18' - 3,600lb boat and it would only do 2mph. Seems slow for a 160.
Seller had a V hull, like mine and he said that greatly affects the way these motor runs?????
Rather than go blindly by manufacturers recommendation, and spend $800+, I am seeking boaters with real on-board experience.
Can anyone help me ??
MC