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MMT Pro Member  Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:02 pm Posts: 312 Location: Breaux Bridge,LA 
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 opinions pleaseGot a new 1850 a couple months ago and now that hunting season is coming to an end, im starting to look forward to fishing. I need to get me a new trolling motor. What would you guys recommend as far as manufacturer and thrust?
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| Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:16 pm |
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Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:26 am Posts: 10388 Location: S-Ville, LA
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Re: opinions please Busta,
I think you are safe with any thrust over 40 on that boat. You must remember. The bigger motor, the more battery usage. |
| Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:32 pm |
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MMT Pro Member Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:02 pm Posts: 312 Location: Breaux Bridge,LA
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Re: opinions please Thanks J. I was kinda leanin towards i 45.
_________________ 1850 Custom Flat wit a lil B&B Fab followed by a 36 Prodrive FPR |
| Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:52 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:47 pm Posts: 2261 Location: West Tennessee
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Re: opinions please I put a Minn Kota Power Drive 55# 12v on my 1948... Lots of power just not crazy about the controls...
_________________ If the Steel aint Flying the Birds aint Dying.... Uncle J 1948 holding a LT Uncle J 1848 w/? |
| Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:00 pm |
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MMT Elite Member  Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 6243 Location: Bossier City
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Re: opinions please Get the largest 12v you can find. I run a 55# minkota.
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| Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:12 pm |
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MMT Addict  Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:48 pm Posts: 701 Location: Houma, LA
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| Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:18 pm |
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MMT F.E.  Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 800 Location: walker la
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Re: opinions please I have an minn kota 55# thrust it has a long shaft and is 12v. It has lots of power and very durable. I have it on an 18x54 extreme and does very well. I love it, it is strong enough to power though veggies and does well with high winds and strong current. I also love it because it has the weedless wedge to prop so therefore it eats through and slings off the grass. I have one recommendation if you go with the 55lb thrust get the biggest battery you can and it will run all day or night.
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| Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:59 pm |
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MMT Pro Member  Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:01 pm Posts: 142 Location: Wisconsion
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Re: opinions please I have the 55# minkota power drive v2 use it alot for fishing and carp shooting beat it up pretty good this year worked really well on my 1851!
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| Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:11 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:46 pm Posts: 4596 Location: East TEXAN Proud
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Re: opinions please _________________ Git a Gator-Tail or ride in mines wake ...... MtrFact !!!!! '05 Model .... Still Number One on the Water !!!! |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:19 am |
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MMT 1000 Club Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:47 pm Posts: 2261 Location: West Tennessee
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Re: opinions please Brooks,, you can seach the www. and find some deals if you can get free shipping.. I got mine from the local Gander Mountain.. At that time Minn Kota had a mail in rebate.. Depending on what model you get, they make a detachable bracket. Well worth the extra money for the bracket....
_________________ If the Steel aint Flying the Birds aint Dying.... Uncle J 1948 holding a LT Uncle J 1848 w/? |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:38 am |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:29 am Posts: 1890 Location: South TX
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Re: opinions please http://www.basspro.com/Minn-Kota-Riptid ... 5/-1543034
Well worth it!!!! http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... _THUMBNAIL _________________ I will keep my gun's,freedom and money.You can keep your change! |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:07 am |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:26 am Posts: 1173
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Re: opinions please _________________ Aucoin 20X48 36pd Lock your wife and your dog in the garage for an hour. Then open it and see who's happy to see you. |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:19 am |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:30 am Posts: 3406 Location: Prairieville
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Re: opinions please if you fish from sun up to sun down i would put a 24volt system on it. If you normally make short trips 12volt is fine.
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| Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:25 am |
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Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:58 am Posts: 53
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Re: opinions please 40 is all you need. 55 is even better.
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| Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:57 am |
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MMT 1000 Club Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:29 am Posts: 1890 Location: South TX
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Re: opinions please _________________ I will keep my gun's,freedom and money.You can keep your change! |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:17 pm |
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MMT Pro Member Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:02 pm Posts: 312 Location: Breaux Bridge,LA
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Re: opinions please Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it!
_________________ 1850 Custom Flat wit a lil B&B Fab followed by a 36 Prodrive FPR |
| Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:19 pm |
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:07 pm Posts: 16608
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Re: opinions please I have a 18x50 and my 55 minn kota does just fine!!
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| Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:36 pm |
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