? motor size trolling/planing

[lewkster]

Hi, I have a 16 ft lund ssv16 ( I think) alum bench seat style boat. Planning on new motor for it. So, what is a good size for trolling verses moving it around decent with 3 adults in it. I hear a 40 wont troll down ( boat rated for 40 max). So any feed back with your experiances would be helpfull. Only wanna buy it once HAHA!! Thanks

 

[neumanns]

Re: ? motor size trolling/planing

If you want the horsepower go for it. If it wont troll down then you can add a drift sock or one of those nifty plates that install over the prop. Best of both worlds.

 

[lewkster]

Re: ? motor size trolling/planing

plate is an option. I troll in reverse around the structures. was thinking around 30 horse for best of both worlds and simplicity.

 

[steelespike]

Re: ? motor size trolling/planing

Im no expert but I would think a modern day 40 would troll ok.A 4 stroke surely would.I would go for the maximum horse power even if I had to go with a trolling motor.