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sully
08-07-2001, 07:27 PM
just wandering I am getting a new 1800 pro-v. I already have a 54lb 24 volt trolling motor. Will this be enough or will I need to go bigger
Thanks
Brian/MN
08-07-2001, 08:02 PM
Sully,
Bigger is better. I ran a 60 pounder on an 1800 for two years and it was enough about 90% of the time. This year I have an 80, and I like it a lot better.
Brian/MN
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BlackSilver
08-08-2001, 07:39 AM
I have a 24V 60# on a smaller boat. There have been a couple of days on windswept rocky water that I wished I'd gone to the 36V 80# unit.
Hans
Peanut
08-08-2001, 09:30 AM
Sully, I think there are two factors. The power factor has been addressed in the other posts. I don't disagree - get as much thrust as you can afford. The second is shaft length. I don't know what length your 54 pounder is, but depending on its length, you may be looking at something else anyway, to keep the thing in the water in a chop. In my mind, the same rule holds true for shafts - get as long as you can afford.
derrek.
CANADIAN WALLEYE OPEN UP AND SAY "EH"!
I went with the MinnKota Maxxum 74# (60" shaft) on my 1800 Pro-V and have been very satisfied.
Best Regards,
FJH
I have a 74# 24v on my 1660, some say it's to much, but I say it's awesome if your ever in a jam..