idesign Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Guys i want to buy electric trolling motor for my boat.My boat is 17foot Doral fiberglass with OMC 3lt inboard.I currently have Honda 9.9 4 stroke kicker.But i dont really use that much .i want to sell that and get electric trolling motor.I just want motor for safety incase my main motor fails while in lake. so can some1 tell me which motor to buy as i have no knowledge of electric trolling motor. thank you idesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 As a back up motor, the 9.9 is a better choice IMHO. However if you go with a Minn-Kota with a high thrust, you might be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you want an auxillery/backup motor, you have one. If you're looking for a positioning motor for that boat; Terrova 80 would do nicely. I really wouldn't recommend a bow mount as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 what they said and hopefully you won't ever need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 A electric trolling motor for a back up is OK on inland lakes but if this if for any of the Great Lakes you're wasting your time and money. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 BAD Idea!!!! If the main motor quits on you, you will kill the battery trying to get it started again. Then what good will an electric motor do you? Your 9.9 only needs gas to make it go, and will get you back to shore a lot quicker then an electric. Like everyone has said, stay with the 9.9 honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 As a backup, an electric trolling motor is a lousy option. You can walk faster than it will propel your boat, they are for positioning and VERY slow trolling speeds. Your 9.9 is the way to go. BTW, how the heck did you mount that on an I/O??? A bracket on the transom?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) SHHHHHHH everyone...you dont know what you're talking about! Newangler don't listen to them...just straight swap your honda for my bowmount Just kidding, keep the Honda if its back-up you are needing. Edited March 18, 2011 by limeyangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 As a backup, an electric trolling motor is a lousy option. You can walk faster than it will propel your boat, they are for positioning and VERY slow trolling speeds. Your 9.9 is the way to go. BTW, how the heck did you mount that on an I/O??? A bracket on the transom?? With one of these . http://www.basspro.com/Trac-Outboard-Motor-Brackets/product/10200395/-1548390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bottom line.....TM and kickers are not for back up IMHO.......been fishing almost my whole life and NEVER had a need to have a "back up" motor and I fish the Great Lakes a LOT........maintain your main motor as much as possible and GO FISHING..... BTW.....do you have a back up motor on your tow vehicle...I don't...but I have a TOYOTA TUNDRA....LOL.. Toyota Bob.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) ok .. so here's a twist on the same question ... If I normally troll ALL day on a 9.9 seahorse... but would like a n electric trolling motor for finesse in the back bays (17' heavy fiberglass boat) .. small lake (about 3.5 square miles) ... in a ZEC where we have NO electricity to recharge the battery ... what would you recommend ? (motor and battery) for a 3 - 4 day trip... needs to be relatively easy to mount/stow away. (not sure if bow or stern is better .. I personally would opt for stern...since I drive while 'he' sleeps Edited March 18, 2011 by camillj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Finesse is MUCH better achived with a bow mounted TM...so I would recommend a Minn Kota Power Drive TM with a quick release motor mount, like this one....http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boating/Electric-Trolling-Motors/Electric-Trolling-Motor-Accessories%7C/pc/104794380/c/104716980/sc/104312880/Minn-Kota-Quick-Release-Trolling-Motor-Mount/700189.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fboating-electric-trolling-motors-electric-trolling-motor-accessories%2F_%2FN-1100550%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104312880%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104794380%253Bcat104716980&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104794380%3Bcat104716980%3Bcat104312880 As for motor size I would only get a 12 volt system to save on weight and space because this would only be used occasionally per your post.....so about a 50lb thrust and a Group 27 Deep Cycled battery should get you about 3 to 4 days with occasional usage. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 ok .. so here's a twist on the same question ... If I normally troll ALL day on a 9.9 seahorse... but would like a n electric trolling motor for finesse in the back bays (17' heavy fiberglass boat) .. small lake (about 3.5 square miles) ... in a ZEC where we have NO electricity to recharge the battery ... what would you recommend ? (motor and battery) for a 3 - 4 day trip... needs to be relatively easy to mount/stow away. (not sure if bow or stern is better .. I personally would opt for stern...since I drive while 'he' sleeps Does the 9.9 have a charging circuit? If so then you can hook the battery to it and charge as you run. If not I am not sure any battery will last 3-4 days without charging. The trolling motor the larger it is the more/faster you will drain the battery. I don't know of a solar charger that will work quick enough and it is a pain to hook it up to the truck and run it to charge it again. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 For a multi day off grid situation you will do best if you pick up a 1000 watt generator that you can run to recharge the TM battery(s) at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Does the 9.9 have a charging circuit? If so then you can hook the battery to it and charge as you run. If not I am not sure any battery will last 3-4 days without charging. The trolling motor the larger it is the more/faster you will drain the battery. I don't know of a solar charger that will work quick enough and it is a pain to hook it up to the truck and run it to charge it again. Art Dont believe it does Art (its pull start not electric) ... '70's or '80's vintage seahorse ... is this something that could be added ? hmmm ... google here I come ... good point, I would think that would be the best bet to charge the battery during trolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesign Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you very much guys for replying.I have decided to keep my kicker.I will also buy electric motor for moving around while fishing in small lake. Can some1 tell me how many pd thrust motor should i buy for my boat.pls let me know.Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesign Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 With one of these . http://www.basspro.com/Trac-Outboard-Motor-Brackets/product/10200395/-1548390 That is the exactly i have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 for a 17' glass boat I would say 65 min but 80lb would be better you will definitely want a 24v TM 12v will just kill the batteries like crazy and they make some sweet lookin brackets for bow mounts on glass bowriders now seen them on a fish-n-ski at the london show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 for a 17' glass boat I would say 65 min but 80lb would be better you will definitely want a 24v TM 12v will just kill the batteries like crazy and they make some sweet lookin brackets for bow mounts on glass bowriders now seen them on a fish-n-ski at the london show. I would agree.......BUT I have a feeling the OP is more interested in occasional use of a electric trolling motor than have his foot on it all day like a tournament bass fishermen......so I would recommend a 40-50 pound thrust via a 12 volt system (group 27 battery).....I have a similar set up and it works great without ever running low on battery power....but I do have a good on-board charging system that I plug into every time the boat is not fishing. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would agree.......BUT I have a feeling the OP is more interested in occasional use of a electric trolling motor than have his foot on it all day like a tournament bass fishermen......so I would recommend a 40-50 pound thrust via a 12 volt system (group 27 battery).....I have a similar set up and it works great without ever running low on battery power....but I do have a good on-board charging system that I plug into every time the boat is not fishing. Bob 40lb will barely move that boat I had a 12v 40lb PD on my 14' tinner and if the wind picked up even slightly it was way under powered made it very difficult to control the boat always better to have to much than not enough .what your suggesting(55lb) will work fine on calm days though.I wouldn't even try a 40lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 For 22 years I only had a 28# thrust on my 16' boat and just recently went to a 40# thrust (12 volt).....on the real windy days the OP has his 9hp kicker motor to rely on....from everything I have read by the OP this is not going to be a full time bass catching machine....if so you are absolutely correct....but many of us don't fish bass seriously...as a full time walleye fishermen (after the crappie season and between the perch) I personally don't find the need for all that expensive TM power and weight, but then again everyone is different. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) I agree Bob. It all depends what you want to do, and how you like to fish.I just bought a MinnKota Edge, 45lb bow mount for my 16ft aluminun.I do not troll. i use it to place my boat where i cant get with the main motor. I either fish stationery or drift.So 45 is plenty for what i need.The difference in price is hundreds, not just 20 or 30 bucks.The only time i troll is for Musky, and for that i use the main motor. Edited March 23, 2011 by mercman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Here's a shot of the TM mount on the nose of my old Glastron... and what you'll probably be looking for for the Doral As for motor size.. my 75lb motorguide wireless pulls my 22 foot lund at 4.3 MPH. Has no problems positioning the boat most days and on nice calm days I use it to silently downrig for Lakers at 1.7MPH. Also spent quite a few hours with Thorpe on the St. Lawrence, in that 5 to 8 MPH current, and the same motor had no issues keeping us on the weed line casting for skis all day long on his 19 foot Princecraft. Edited March 23, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here's a shot of the TM mount on the nose of my old Glastron... and what you'll probably be looking for for the Doral As for motor size.. my 75lb motorguide wireless pulls my 22 foot lund at 4.3 MPH. Has no problems positioning the boat most days and on nice calm days I use it to silently downrig for Lakers at 1.7MPH. Also spent quit a few hours with Thorpe on the St. Lawrence, in that 5 to 8 MPH current, and the same motor had no issues keeping us on the weed line casting for skis all day long on his 19 foot Princecraft. Nice setup Wayne. I would give my eye teeth to fish with Thorpe. I met him quickly at Roys.He is a gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'm not disagreeing with ya just saying that bigger is better but all depends on what your doing and what you can afford I went with a 24v 80lb on my 18'tinner because the banks paying for it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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