trolling motors

[jimmythegreek]

you need to figure out if you want a cable steer motor or a digital motor. after that you figure out how much power u want, 12/24/36 volts and for a jon boat Im gonna guess 12volts, possiblt 24 if you troll and the length of motor, either a 48 or 54. give us an idea of how you fish, do you troll, do u cast, a combo of the two, and then we can point u in the right direction. I will tell you that buying trolling motors/electronics from big box stores is paying top dollar, you can save alot of money from online dealers or the classifieds, here, I have a new motor listed myself......

[gary305]

We basically cast some trolling but not much jon boat is 14' I have 55lb thrust on transom right now carry 2 12V marine batteries on board Usually the transom is ok but if there is any kind of breeze its difficult to fish and use motor at the same time because it just moves so easily and turns So my thinking was get a bow mount motor with foot pedal while I cast for the big one lol 36lb thrust would do ok shaft 42 I use a small 12V motorcycle gel battery for the fishfinder In Monmouth county and fish lakes like Marlu Manasquan Res Stone tavern and Rising sun From what I have gotten from here I'm thinking electrical as opposed to cable steering Thanks for this help and info

[matt12328726059]

i have a 12ft Lowe 1257.looking at a minn Kota edge bow mount trolling motor what would be a good thurst and shaft size for a boat like that

[kcritch]

Depends on what you are looking to do with it. If you are looking to bass fish casting as you go and such then 45lb with a 45 inch or so length is plenty for that size boat. If you are also going to use it as your primary motor to get places then go bigger just for the speed of it. I assume you are thinking a 12V system so 55lb would be as big as you can get without going to a 24V setup. If you got the extra cash I highly recommend a motor with the iPilot system with remote. Especially if you fish alone a lot...that navigation and anchor lock stuff will change your fishing life. Good luck whichever way you go.