Trolling motor

[dick]

I am thinking of adding a bow trolling motor to my 21' Tidewater CC. Any opinions on which brand? My dealer recommended 80 lb. 60" shaft 24 volt. Both Minnkota and Motorguide seem to make a saltwater version. Should I let the dealer install? I think they quoted $1,100 installed from where I bought it-Sport Marine in Richmond.

Dick

[Race1Mopar]

Mine is a 36volt on a 23' with just over 100ft lbs. My last one was a 86lb 24 volt on a 20" boat. Although both got the job done the 36 volt can troll longer and boat control is easier in slightly choppy water. Who knows... could be all in my head.

[Hogie70]

I gotta 36 volt Great White 104 lbs. of thrust... Does a good yob for me... LOL

[Wading mark]

Get a 36V if you can.

[kenny]

I'd stick with the 85# 24 volt. It'll do the job and one less battery to buy and maintain......and Minn Kota 52".

[45 ACP]

Minn Kota over the Motorguide. Any boat over 20' I would recommend a 36v.

[GGF]

I'd stick with the 85# 24 volt. It'll do the job and one less battery to buy and maintain......and Minn Kota 52".

X2. Nothing wrong with a 36, but the 24 will do the job with that boat and it's cheaper to buy and maintain.

[plugger]

Yes to above.

[speckledred]

I use a MInn Kota 72" 85lb 24v on a 24ft Bay Stealth skiff witha 18" dead rise bow and works fine. A bit slower but works well.