Trolling motor

[Jess Yaj]

Took the boat out to the delta and the troll Motor I have now suck big time when going against current and wind...I have the 37 lb thrust in a nitro 160tf...seen one sailing on add for $450 65lb thrust minnkota..will this works on a 16 footer nitro 160tf...





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[Jess Yaj]

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[Jess Yaj]

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[Dave D]

Have 189 sport and has 46# motorguide. No good at all. Soon as i see a good deal going with an 80#.

 

[Terry Rittenhouse]

It will work fine. But your current setup is most likely 12 volt. I am not 100% positive but the MinnKota pictured could be 24 volt. If it is 24 volt you will need to find room for an additional battery. If you have the space for the extra battery, it would be an axcellent upgrade.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

And the pictured motor is an I-Pilot, electric steer not cable. Nothing wrong with that but you better know what you are buying. I would go as big as you can afford. Go at least 24v even if you have to add a battery. I am partial to cable steer units and not the electric steer.

 

[Major Mark]

The motor pictured is not an I-Pilot, but a PowerDrive (version 1 I believe). Been a few years I believe since they made a 65# unit. My 2005 model PD was a 70# 24v so that makes me believe it is pre-2005?? IF it is that "aged", I think $450 would be too much for me to pay for it. The earlier PDs were rumored to have foot controller issues. I had switched mine to a Co-Pilot add-on, so the foot control was removed shortly after I got it so I have no first hand knowledge of foot control longevity. Agree with Tox, do a little research on what your buying, I personally prefer the electric steers. My new unit is a Terrova 80# I-Pilot & I love it. The spot lock is awesome as well as the contour tracking. (I don't even use anchors anymore, although I do keep one on-board in case of an emergency.)

 

[Jess Yaj]

Thanks to all that reply.. I went to bass pro yesterday and bought a 70lb thrust minn Kota edge... It was on sale plus a free fish finder... Did the installation today...can't wait to take it out and test

 

[Ralph Hayden]

Jessy



I hope there's a 10 lb bass in your livewell soon for all your effort!

 

[Jess Yaj]

Ty thun...I'm new to all this so hopefully it's a start and hopefully ill land on something that big or bigger...lol...thanks jess