Minn Kota Trolling Motors

[Les Young]

Does anyone use this foot controlled trolling motors from W Mart? Are they reliable? Also what thrust size would I need for a 1995 17 foot Javelin fiberglass. Thanks

If I were you I'd look at bbcboards.net in the trolling motors forum where there are some good used ones for sell as you definitley need a 24 volt system for fighting the wind. There are plenty there.

[Les Young]

If I were you I'd look at bbcboards.net in the trolling motors forum where there are some good used ones for sell as you definitley need a 24 volt system for fighting the wind. There are plenty there.

There also is a used MinnKota 24 Vlt. in the boat discussion board here for $300.00 located in Richmond.

[sweetwater]

If I were you I'd look at bbcboards.net in the trolling motors forum where there are some good used ones for sell as you definitley need a 24 volt system for fighting the wind. There are plenty there.

24 volt system for sure. Depending on the total weight of your boat including the outboard I would have at least 55#'s of thrust and if your boat is heavy a 80# thrust unit is not out of the question. Sometimes you need that extra power to not only go forward but to stop and/or turn quickly as well.