82 is fine, until you have to fish in a strong wind and/or current. Most
guides stay out of that situation trying to keep thier clients comfortable
(Huber is famous for this ;-). I've been in several situations where my 109
was barely enough to keep me stationary.

Warren

http://www.warrenwolk.com




"bleve" wrote in message
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Ronnie wrote:
bleve wrote:
Hello all,

I have a Skeeter ZX225 which is a 20ft boat. I purchased this boat used
and it had an older 67lb Motorguide on it. This motor will not move the
boat in windy conditions.

I want to stay with Motorguide so I don't have to drill new holes for
the mount. From talking to a salesperson, they tell me the 82lb pro
series should be good enough to move my boat around. The question is,
will I be happy with this, Or should I go 36 volts to the 109lb version?

-Bennett

Fished today with a guide on Lake Oconee here in Georgia - he has a 21
foot Triton with a 225 Merc on it. His trolling motor is an 82 pound
thrust Tour Edition Motor Guide. I asked him if he ever felt like he
needed a bigger trolling motor and he said no. He guides many days each
year and spends lots of time on the water.

Al Bassett is the guide and he also fishes some tournament trails. This
fall he spent a week long trip on Okeechobee practicing and fishing a
tournament. He said the 82 was fine on all the trips he has made there,
too.

Thanks Ronnie. This and the information from those that have the 109s is
very helpful. I as well have a fishing buddy that has a 20ft Basscat with
an 82lb tour, and he thinks it is a good fit as well. At this point, I am
still on the fence. If I do go with a 109, I like the idea of using just
3 group 31 batteries as Bob suggested.

Once again, thanks for the great testimonial from the guide.


-Bennett
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com