Trolling Motor on a 1988 Sunbird

[G-Money-Sunbird]

I am looking to put a trolling motor on my 19 foot Sunbird. I want to use it more for fishing so wanted to mount a trolling motor instead of always having to fire up my main. I was looking at a Motorguide brute that has 41lb of thrust that I found used on Craigslist. I usually only have a total of 2 people on the boat when fishing and rarely go out in rough or heavy water (I usually find calm coves to fish in off the main lake body). If anyone can let me know if they think this would work (or if you have a similar boat and motor and know that it will or will not that would also be great).

Thanks in advance..

 

[G-Money-Sunbird]

Re: Trolling Motor on a 1988 Sunbird

I see that a lot of people have taken a look at my post but no one has offered any input or advice. The motor that I was looking at it gone now but I am still looking to add one to my boat in the near future but want to make sure I get the right thing.....

Thanks

 

[crablegs]

Re: Trolling Motor on a 1988 Sunbird

That would move you, not in any hurry and be tough on battery but it would be good at a good price! Id say a 55 would be better

 

[G-Money-Sunbird]

Re: Trolling Motor on a 1988 Sunbird

Thanks for the response.....That is what I was thinking as well so I think I am sold on this MotorGuide FW54FB 42" Now I just have to make sure that I have enough room on my bow to mount it. I called MG and they told me what the footprint is so I just have to verify that I can make it happen....