Trolling motor suggestions?

[Wurming67]

I'm in the market for a new trolling motor, right now I'm using a 50lb thrust  Bps prowler on a Fiberking Bomber 16ft fiberglass boat that's real heavy,I fish in South Florida in the flats where it's very shallow and alot of vegetation to cut thru and the prowler just isn't cutting it no pun intended.Im looking to keep it under $1,000  and foot controlled,any suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks!

[ww2farmer]

For under $1000, fishing in heavy vegetation, and going on a 16' boat, I would look at a 70lb 24v 42" shaft Minn Kota Maxxum w/variable speed controls NOT the 5 speed. I have one on my 16' Aluminum bass boat, and it's overkill, but that's a good thing. I have several buddies that have the same motor on 17' glass boats and they work great on those too.

 

The Maxxum, and for that matter the Fortrex, are not the "latest and greatest" trolling motors anymore, but they are solid,dependable, no frills, work horses. 

[Wurming67]

10 minutes ago, ww2farmer said:

For under $1000, fishing in heavy vegetation, and going on a 16' boat, I would look at a 70lb 24v 42" shaft Minn Kota Maxxum w/variable speed controls NOT the 5 speed. I have one on my 16' Aluminum bass boat, and it's overkill, but that's a good thing. I have several buddies that have the same motor on 17' glass boats and they work great on those too.

 

The Maxxum, and for that matter the Fortrex, are not the "latest and greatest" trolling motors anymore, but they are solid,dependable, no frills, work horses. 

Thanks for the info I really appreciate it,I was in the flats today wind was howling and the current was flowing hard I could barely get around with that prowler it's time to upgrade.

 

[NittyGrittyBoy]

I have the 5-speed Minn Kota edge, 70/24v. On a 16ft tracker. 

 

Pulls like a champ in rivers/current

$619.00 shipped to the door- Tackle warehouse

[Wurming67]

Is it possible to get a 70 lb thrust hand trolling motor the reason I ask I might have a problem mounting the one with foot control it's old bass boat design runs great though

[Choporoz]

Was just looking at those myself.  Cabela's has big hand controlled from Minnkota and Motorguide.  

I settled for a 50 Endurance Max just to keep it at 12v.

[Wurming67]

3 minutes ago, Choporoz said:

Was just looking at those myself.  Cabela's has big hand controlled from Minnkota and Motorguide.  

I settled for a 50 Endurance Max just to keep it at 12v.

What type of boat do you have?Do you fish in areas with alot of grass?How's the new trolling motor work?

[Further North]

Regardless of which motor you choose, put a Ninja Grass Blade (or equivalent) on it.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ninja_Grass_Blade/descpage-NINJAGB.html

 

Here's a topic on Bass Rescource with some details on my experience with it:

 

[Wurming67]

On 5/29/2018 at 2:42 PM, Further North said:

Regardless of which motor you choose, put a Ninja Grass Blade (or equivalent) on it.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ninja_Grass_Blade/descpage-NINJAGB.html

 

Here's a topic on Bass Rescource with some details on my experience with it:

 

Thanks!!!That thing looks awesome!!!That's what I need!!!

[12poundbass]

MG Xi3? It's new, and the specs suggest it could be a cool TM.

[Further North]

1 hour ago, Wurming67 said:

Thanks!!!That thing looks awesome!!!That's what I need!!!

...but don't forget to upgrade to 24 volt.

 

...if you can swing the $$$ to go to 80#, do it.  It makes a difference.