trolling motor question

[JorgeCarlos]

12v 55 lb thrust on a 19.5 footer tahoe boat,

will be enough to move around,is a motor guide wireless.

 

thanks

[Stoty]

I would recommend at least a 75 lb thrust motor for a boat of that size.

[lookinforwalleye]

That motor will have a tough time on a windy day I would think, I know mine does and I have a smaller/lighter boat.

[Mike01]

I have the same motor on my 16' Starcraft. Its fine for nice days, but when the wind picks up it just dosn't have enough power. I also hate how it beeps everytime you press the pedal!!!

[Garry2Rs]

12 volts and 55fp also sounds a little light to me...

I have a spare 65fp, 24 volt Minn-Kota cable steer, if you're interested PM me.

[silveradosheriff]

Need some more power, 75 and up.

 

:-)

[Pigeontroller]

I agree with the others. I have a 12v 55pd on my 16 footer and its adequate in calm conditions, but underpowered in wind or current. You'll never regret having to much power on the bow!

[taper]

Agree with all the others, I have an 80 on a 17 and a half foot and it works well. Also I would go 24V if you can.

[LundGuy]

I used to have a 55 Minn kota on my 18 '6 Lund. It did fine, but could have been better especially on windy days, had to fight the turning. Since then I replaced the 55 with a Terrova 80 on the 18'6 and just bought a 55 Terrova for my 16' Lund, it is plenty for that boat. I would recommend at least the 80 or the 110 for a 19', 24 volt for sure.More is always better than not quite enough..

[OhioFisherman]

I have an older narrow compared to the newer aluminum boats 16' 8" with a 12 volt 55 pound thrust motor. You will need a bigger one at the very least 70 pound thrust. A lot easier to turn down the power than not have it.

[LeXXington]

Enough has been said on the subject.. Get away from the 12V you need POWER