trolling motor

timmydoodle

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would a 1 1/2 hp johnson be good enough for trolling on a 24 ft flote bote poontoon?
 

Silvertip

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Re: trolling motor

What do you have for a main engine -- or is the 1-1/2 HP blender the only power? If it is the only engine then you best be looking for a 10 HP minimum. In a stiff wind the little motor would move you only in reverse at wide open throttle.
 

timmydoodle

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Re: trolling motor

I have a 85hp force , so i think i will look for a 6 hp for trolling whatta ya think???
 
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