Trolling motor suggestions?

[photoghog]

Hi,

I have a 18'6" Vision Fiberglass bass boat. My trusty trolling motor finally bit the dust and I now am tasked with replacing it. I hadn't realized just how expensive these boogers were until recently. I am looking for a 24v, foot control motor. I tried a wireless motor and simply wasn't impressed, so an old style motor with cables is fine. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as a model? I'm looking for about a 70# thrust. I looked a little at the Minn Kota edge, but I'm not sure about it.

Any recommendations??

 

[captbjack]

Re: Trolling motor suggestions?

buy the biggest thrust your budget will allow, no such thing as to much.

 

[photoghog]

Re: Trolling motor suggestions?

I should've mentioned that I have about $740 to spend.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trolling motor suggestions?

i will never go back to a cable operated motor. wireless nothing to trip over.

 

[captbjack]

Re: Trolling motor suggestions?

i have used all three old style cable for me remotes are to slow to turn and hand steer takes hand away from fishing. just my 2 cents.

 

[whofan]

Re: Trolling motor suggestions?

Minnkota ap 54' shaft I think the new ones are V2 models. The auto pilot models are nice. They steer while you fish.