Shaft length

[jimbo2]

Does anyone out there own a 17' or 18' Lund Tyee with a bow mount electric? If so what is the length of the shaft. I know how to measure for it but my boat is layed up right now and if I can get it ordered, maybe I'll have it ready for opener.
Also, any views on Minnkota powerdrive motors, good bad or ugly???
Thanks

[Terry/JNR]

Go with at least the 54". 60" would be better.

[Smitty]

I have a 1700 Pro Sport rather than a Tyee, but basically the same layout. I currently have a 48" Minnkota and if rough it will pop out occasionally (although usually that means it's time to go to the kicker).. If buying new I would definately go at least 54".

[idlewood]

How about the Tyee 1950. We too are about to mount a MinnKota and were wondering about the length. Will a 65# 24v be enough umph?

[Gunga Din]

>How about the Tyee 1950.

What shaft length are you going with on your 1950?

I currently have a 12V AutoPilot 42# (I think) on my 1950 and it pulls the boat fine. Needs a longer shaft, though. And more power would be good for windy conditions. I'm thinking of adding a Pinpoint 60# 24V.

[Snag]

Terry's post is right on from my experience. The 54 or 60 would be an improvement over the 50" I've had on my 1850 Tyee.

The motor is capable of more performance, it just doesn't have the length needed in a good "walleye chop".

Can't speak for the Minnkota's used on Motorguide's bow mounts.

[redbone]

jimbo. the recomended shaft length is 54" on the 1850. and 60" on the 1950. 50lbs of thrust would be the minimum. good luck, happy fishing.

[jimbo2]

Thanks for the info! I just put in my order for a powerdrive 50, 54" shaft. I hope it does the job, it sounds like it should.
Any recomendations on a battery?

[Terry/JNR]

You didn't say what motor you were concidering in your first post. I think the 50 lb thrust 12v will be somewhat under powered for your rig. I strongly suggest going to a 24v system. Even a 24v 48 lb thrust motor has more available power and the batt life is twice of what the 12v 50 will be.
I've had real good luck with the group 27 Extreme batts from Walmart for the last 3 or 4 yrs. Only had to return one.

[jimbo2]

Thanks Terry, I wish I could go the 24V route but, limited resources tell me that this is the best I can do right now. I have a gas kicker I use for extended trolling. Ths will be more for repositioning the boat while drifting, etc. not prolonged trolling. I hope it will do the job.
Thanks again.

[Roland]

Spend the extra $100.00 now.
I am so sorry I went with just enough power.
I have a MinnKota Power Drive 40 and it is a great motor for the first 30 minutes of use.
I fish the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
The current and the wind that always blows the wrong way will tangle you up big time.
Unless you have something small (16 foot and under 50 Hp) and no wider than you can hold on to both sides at the same time.
Buy at least at 65 pounder and get two of the big 205 minute reserve batterys they are only $63.00 at Sam's Club. If you have 12V wire them parallel. If you have 24V wire them in series. Make sure that the shaft length makes it down lower than your outboard skeg. Or else waves will lift it right out of the water.
I am selling my PD40 48" and going to a PD65 60".
I admit I made a $300.00 mistake.
You bought a 150 HP instead of the 90 HP that probably would have done the job, buy a BIG trolling motor, you can always turn the power down.
"You can always unzip your coat if you get to hot but, if you haven't got it you are going to be miserable!"
"Mom"

[Terry/JNR]

Been there. Good luck.