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Offline kbyers

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Which bow mount electric for my new boat??
« on: May 06, 2008, 05:45:12 PM »
Hey guys I just got a new boat and I am trying to decide on which minn kota to get, the Terova or the Powerdrive V2.  Does anyone have either of these?  I know I want autopilot, but other than that I can't tell a difference between the two.  The boat is an 18 foot alumaweld sled and I plan on the motor being a 54" 55lb thrust.  any help is much appreciated.
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Re: Which bow mount electric for my new boat??
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 06:22:37 PM »
The terova seem to be pretty good motors.  I would suggest getting at least a 65lb thrust (24 volt).  I have a 65 lb thrust on my 18 foot Lund and sometimes I wish I had an even bigger motor.  Your 55 lb will drain your batteries much faster than a bigger motor thats 24 volt.

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Re: Which bow mount electric for my new boat??
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 04:54:55 PM »
definitely get a 24volt and I'd go 70+ lbs thrust, why not?

 


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