trolling motor

[timmydoodle]

would a 11/2 hp johnson be good enough to troll with a 24 ft flote bote pontoon????

 

[the machinist]

Re: trolling motor

Yes, it will probably move it at a trolling speed, but may be considered a little on the skimpy side for HP. It can be assumed that you have other power as your main propulsion.

 

[timmydoodle]

Re: trolling motor

yes its a 85 hp force, ...... but your saying i need a little more for trolling then like what can i get away with 3,4,5,6hp??

 

[hidef]

Re: trolling motor

A 1 1/2 would do it. If you have it use it and keep an eye out for 4 to 6 horse. Either one of those will idle right down and won't have to work as hard.

 

[timmydoodle]

Re: trolling motor

A 1 1/2 would do it. If you have it use it and keep an eye out for 4 to 6 horse. Either one of those will idle right down and won't have to work as hard.

Thanks i will keep my eye out for a 6hp then................

 

[Chris1956]

Re: trolling motor

Timmy, Where are you trolling? If there is a significant current, wind or both, that 1.5 kicker will be hard pressed to control that boat.