is this a good trolling motor?

[fishinguypat]

i have a 15 foot boat and i want a trolling motor for the rear (back) do you think this one from canadian tire is ok?


http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5 ... BMotor.jsp


- i don't go fishing that often but i need a trolling motor that will do the job right thanks, -Fishinguypat

 

[frozenfire]

not bad...
i'm still biased with minn kota though.

i would get one with a little more power? 32-38lb of thrust just doesn't seem like it would do much for a 15 footer in some wind/current.

 

[PainInTheBass]

I agree with Frozefire with respect to the thrust of that trolling motor. You may want to consider a higher thrust simply to have the reserve power in windy/choppy conditions. Also, the higher thrust motors would mean that you could use the motor at lower settings for the most part in order to save some battery life.

Make sure you get a good deep cycle battery and keep that thing well maintained.

 

[diggyj]

I would go with something a little stronger, at least a 45lb thrust. Since you are putting it on the rear, you must remember there is much more drag and resistance at the rear when trolling. If it is on the bow, the point just cuts through the water, less drag and resisitance.

Difficult to control in choppy, windy weather. It will do the job, don't get me wrong. Maybe you will go fishing more if you get a better motor.

Dirk

 

[Sinker]

My advice is to go with I-pilot by Minn Cota. Get the 80 lb thrust. I have this on my 17.5 ft. Creastliner and am quite happy with the system.
Regards
Sinker

 

[GYPSY400]

I would opt for a 45lb thrust on a 15 footer, it's nice to have more power.. I have a 55lb bow mount on my 16ft legend and it moves it along nicely.. The basic rule of thumb when buying an electric motor is buy the biggest one you can afford

 

[Spinninreel]

You don't need more than a 45lb thrust for a 15 foot boat and it's ard to find a rear mount that is much more than that. If you are going on a large body of water, some kind of gas motor would be essential to get you where the fish are.

 

[hightechdecks]

motor guide used to make a powerhead that attatches to the lower unit of your outboard.

 

[MartyLee]

my trolling motor has 24 Lbs of thrust, I use it was teh main power on my 12 foot and 14 foot boat for backwoods lakes. Enough said.

 

[fishfight]

By chance I have a use Motorguide Brute 45 lb thrust Bow mount trolling motor. I am asking $175. very good shape, I kept it as a spare. Have not post it for sale elsewhere.

If you can install a bow mount, you will have more power, just imagine front wheel drive car versus rear wheel drive engine. You will be using more of your trolling motor the whole day if you were aiming for shallower bass, versus running on your bigger engine. Bow mount also frees up your hand to cast. More power on the motor also means cutting through weeds.

Both my deep cycle batteries are from Costco, their warranty are amazing, no question ask for 36 months. $90+ tax for 750 cranking amp. Both my car and boat batteries are running more than 5 years now. They charge extra $10 if you do not have an old dead battery to return.

 

[Parkdale1981]

Hi ,

I recently purchased a trolling motor for my 14' aluminum and when speaking with the guys at Bass Pro they asked the weight of the boat ( 230 lbs) and the usual passenger amount and weight ( two people at 450lbs ) they said to look for one with at least 45 lbs of thrust the more the better.
They just had a sale on a 50lbs thrust with 36" shaft which I purchased . Also mentioned was a deep cycle battery. Cost me around $350 for the motor , battery and case 15 bucks. Also needed was a battery charger and not knowing a bracket to mount the motor to the left or right of the bow above the handle, as not to interfere with the outboard.

Good luck

 

[diggyj]

Hi ,

I recently purchased a trolling motor for my 14' aluminum and when speaking with the guys at Bass Pro they asked the weight of the boat ( 230 lbs) and the usual passenger amount and weight ( two people at 450lbs ) they said to look for one with at least 45 lbs of thrust the more the better.
They just had a sale on a 50lbs thrust with 36" shaft which I purchased . Also mentioned was a deep cycle battery. Cost me around $350 for the motor , battery and case 15 bucks. Also needed was a battery charger and not knowing a bracket to mount the motor to the left or right of the bow above the handle, as not to interfere with the outboard.

Good luck

Hows it working out for you?

DIrk