Got 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?

Busta,
I think you are safe with any thrust over 40 on that boat. You must remember. The bigger motor, the more battery usage.

Thanks J. I was kinda leanin towards i 45.

I put a Minn Kota Power Drive 55# 12v on my 1948... Lots of power just not crazy about the controls...

Get the largest 12v you can find. I run a 55# minkota.

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.

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!

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....

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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.

40 is all you need. 55 is even better.

Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it!

I have a 18x50 and my 55 minn kota does just fine!!