Looking for a troller for my new build and can't decide on what size to get. I've always used foot control but am thinking about going hand this time instead. Build is a 1772 Lowe converted. Gutted hull, very light with alum center console. Removed all rod & storage boxes as well. Setup will be LED, so I'll have four 6V batteries for the lights but the rest of the boat is open. Open water, no weeds really to speak of, just cruising the shorelines.
Trolling motor lbs...what are you all using?
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AMEN , ive been trying to tell people the same thing, i have a 70 pound with co-pilot wireless that has been used maybe 14 times for sale for 450$ i only paid around twice that, and has the 60" lifetime warrenty shaft on it... best trollers ever
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If I needed one I would be all over that.
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I've got an 80 and wish I'd have done a 101. Would prob bite the bullet and convert if not for the 24/36v thing. Really wish Minnkota made a 24v 101, but NOOOOO...
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I just got a 101 riptide for 600 with a 62 inch shaft. I'm prolly the reason it's not there anymore lol
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1652 mod v. Started with an 80 now have a MK 101.
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Like 3-4 hours and I can tell my batteries are getting weak. And I'm running the high dollar AGMs. No idea how long before it actually goes dead because I always kick on the converter as soon as she shows signs of slowing down.
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Thanks guys. 3-4 hours....that sucks. I'm going LED and will already have 6 batteries in the boat and don't want to have to add 2 more for more troller life. I can run my 24v 65lb 7-8 hours for tourneys, batteries are seriously weak by the end but it gets the job done. I know it's covered elsewhere and I'll search, but what size genny would be needed just to run the converter for 2 batteries?
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BTW, I have a big@ss pontoon so batteries should run longer on a flat bottom.
1200w (running) to run a 24v/40a converter. Gennys idle below 60% and start to trip off above 80%.
1200w (running) to run a 24v/40a converter. Gennys idle below 60% and start to trip off above 80%.
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....I am not running a Riptide,but a Maxum 80,and with two Wal-Mart 32 Series batts can get 6-7 hours+ at mid power
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.............I run 13 27 watt,and 2 50 wats LEDS on one 32 series batt,and get about 4 hours before I have to kick on the Genny,which is a Champion 3500.If I run the troller 3/4 to high,I have converters on all batts in the boat(4 counting the starter batt)and just fire the Genny and good to go
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