What size trolling motor?

[shep247]

I have a 16' Skeeter SF-150, and would like to put a trolling motor on it. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what size trolling motor best fits this boat? It came without one. I usually fish with me and 1 or 2 other people. There is a possibility of it being pretty windy on the water, and the lakes I fish are constantly bombarded with wakeboard boats during the day.

 

[PrplGld]

Re: What size trolling motor?

I also would like a suggestion for a trolling motor. I have a 1992 Skeeter SS90 (16'). I removed what appeared to be the original trolling motor, it was DOA. Also, does anyone have a link for a diagram on the wiring schematics for Skeeter boats? Looks like some of the wiring for the running lights might have to be replaced.

 

[rsims11]

Re: What size trolling motor?

I don't know about the wiring, but I have a '97 SS90 and I have a 56 lb thrust TM on it. If I were putting a new one on I would probably go to the 71 lb thrust as long as you are wired for 24V. Otherwise you may find a 12/24V 67 lb thrust floating around.

 

[PrplGld]

Re: What size trolling motor?

I don't know about the wiring, but I have a '97 SS90 and I have a 56 lb thrust TM on it. If I were putting a new one on I would probably go to the 71 lb thrust as long as you are wired for 24V. Otherwise you may find a 12/24V 67 lb thrust floating around.

Just bought a Minn Kota Edge 40lb, thanks.

 

[SgtMaj]

Re: What size trolling motor?

Let us know how well it works for you. I'll be in the market for one later this year.

 

[PrplGld]

Re: What size trolling motor?

Let us know how well it works for you. I'll be in the market for one later this year.

Works good for me, plenty of power. I haven't even used the highest setting yet. Very simple wiring, very easy operation.

 

[jljue]

Re: What size trolling motor?

I currently have a 43 lb. Motor Guide on my SF-175, but I find that both batteries in parallel with this motor tend to drain faster than the Brute 24V that was on it setup for series. The next time that I put a trolling motor on the boat, I'll be getting the smallest Minn Kota 24V. Hopefully, a 24V Autopilot will pop up with a more affordable price, otherwise, I'm going to stick with the Motor Guide. Sure, I'm having to manually "pulse" the current motor when I slow trolling for crappie, but there are times when I do need the extra thrust to make a quick maneuver, such as a skier or a big boat cruising too close to me, and I'm close the rocks. I'm a believer in having more power for just in case rather than getting by until I need what I don't have.