12v 55lb thrust Terrova for Lund 1600 Rebel?

[USMC22]

Hi Guys,

 

I've never owned a trolling motor before and my boat is wired for a 12v trolling motor. I understand I could add another battery, opt for a 3 bank charger to do the 24v series and my cranking battery etc. but am trying to figure out if I need 80lbs vs 55lbs. Can anyone with a similar 16'5" aluminum boat comments on experience?

 

Thanks.

[Scott F]

NOBOBDY is ever sorry that they upgraded to an 80 pound thrust instead of staying with a smaller trolling motor. If you have the space for the extra battery and can afford the added expense, get the bigger motor.  

[J Francho]

I had a 45 on a similar size boat, and it was just ok.  If you can do the extra battery, go with the 24v system.  My buddy has an 80 Ulterra on his Lund 1650 Rebel XS Tiller and it works great.

[USMC22]

Thanks Guys,

 

Ordering stuff for 24v and will work on installing over the winter after I give the layout and placement some thought

[Tennessee Boy]

I agree that nobody regrets upgrading to a bigger TM.   My first boat was a 17 ft Aluminum Tracker.  I had a 12 volt 45 lb thrust and I was happy with it.  I had two batteries wired parallel.  My biggest concerned for you with the 55 lbs would be running out of juice with just one battery so I think you will want to add another battery either way go.  80 lbs trust on a 16.5 aluminum boat is more than you need but there will be times when you can use it.  I have an 80 lb thrust Ultrex on my 18ft Aluminum Ranger and I love it but if I had room for another battery I would have gone with a 36v 112 lb thrust.  Money spent on a good trolling motor is money well spent IMO.  

[Vilas15]

80 lb Terrova 24V on a 1650 rebel XS has a max speed of 3.0 mph. Very happy with it and can hold in pretty high winds. Never run out of juice either.

[Further North]

Great advice above.

 

You can't have too much power in a trolling motor.