Trolling motor power

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

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