is a 55 lb thrust trolling motor good enough to push a load of about 500 lbs?
T thizzlam Recruit Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 1 Jul 24, 2006 #1 is a 55 lb thrust trolling motor good enough to push a load of about 500 lbs?
Reel Poor Vice Admiral Joined Jan 29, 2005 Messages 5,522 Jul 24, 2006 #2 Re: power I would say yes,,,,,,,Then it also depends on the wind and current. I have a 40lb on my 17ft Bass Tracker and in heavy wind or fast current it's minimal at best. But it weighs probably 1300 to 1500 lbs with two people.
Re: power I would say yes,,,,,,,Then it also depends on the wind and current. I have a 40lb on my 17ft Bass Tracker and in heavy wind or fast current it's minimal at best. But it weighs probably 1300 to 1500 lbs with two people.
rickdb1boat Supreme Mariner Joined Jan 23, 2002 Messages 11,195 Jul 24, 2006 #3 Re: power I second the yes vote. Should move it nicely.....
jtexas Fleet Admiral Joined Oct 13, 2003 Messages 8,646 Jul 25, 2006 #4 Re: power 500 lb boat with 55lb trolling motor? Just don't expect to pull more than one skier.
N NBE Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Oct 28, 2003 Messages 354 Jul 25, 2006 #5 Re: power Maybe two skiers....if they are kids. 8)
