Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

[cvtech1]

I am looking to buy a 36" 40# transom mount Minn Kota trolling motor. Would that be a good backup motor to get me in from the bay?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

Depends on how far you have to go and how good your battery is. Winds and current come into play too. i would go with at least a 55lb motor for a 17 ft boat.

 

[cvtech1]

Re: Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

Thanks bhile. I have a 2hp yamaha would that be better if I can get it to fit?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

2HP isn't much if the tide and wind are against you. How about a 7.5HP motor, as a minimum.

What bay are you on?

 

[john from md]

Re: Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

If you are planning to use it in the bow, the motor you are looking at is too short and not powerful enough. If you are putting it on the transom, it is no where near powerful enough.

For the bow of something like a Bayliner Capri, you will need about a 55 inch length on the shaft and a minumum of 60 pound class motor. If you are putting it on the transom, I recommend a 7.5 minimum hp engine.

John

 

[cvtech1]

Re: Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

The bays near Galveston Texas is where I fish.The transom is where I want to mount the motor. Thanks guys.