What size trolling motor?

7lazy77

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I have a 15' fiberglass boat. I would like to get a trolling motor & had a few questions. What size trolling motor would be sufficent for this size of boat? To keep the boat weight down, would a 12v work? Or do I have to get a 24v motor with two batteries??
 

Silvertip

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Re: What size trolling motor?

To begin with, we have no idea what your boat weighs or what make or model it is. However, for 12 volt operation the most thrust you can get is 55#. If you want more than that you need to go to a 24 volt motor. For reference, I have a MinnKota 55 PowerDrive V2 on an 18 foot pontoon and it works fiine. That same motor on your boat should also be very adequate.
 

7lazy77

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Re: What size trolling motor?

It is a Las Vegas brand. Don't know much else about it & searches here yielded little to no information on the make.
 
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