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Sig220_Ruger77
I have very little experience with trolling motors, but am thinking about getting a Minn Kota Endura. Those of you who have some experience with them, is there a real big differnce between say a 30 lbs. thrust and a 50 lbs. thrust motor? Basically would the price difference be worth the performance on my 13', 60 pound canoe?

Jon
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    I am just getting my fishing boat up and going again. I need to get a trolling motor for it. I have used a couple borrowed ones in the past but it has been a decade ago and dont remember what they were.

    The boat is an old Livingston similar to, http://www.livingstonboats.com/boats_12.html but mine measures just over 12'.

    This will be used in smallish lakes. I do have an outboard for getting around with.

    How big of an electric motor do I need? I dont want to go to big, nor do I want to go too small. I was thinking 40#-50# thrust.
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  • SW 357Mag
    I doubt you would notice much of a difference on just 60 lbs.

    I wouldn't spend the extra money.
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  • longsantafe
    I have a 10 speed 35# I usualy run it at 2 but more power is nice if you have a head wind.I would think a 30 would push a canoe at hull speed at 1/3 power
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  • neacpa
    The difference between 30 lb thrust and 50 lb thrust is about 20 lb thrust.[:D][:D]
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    quote:The difference between 30 lb thrust and 50 lb thrust is about 20 lb thrust.[:D][:D]


    [:D]What would I do without you guys?

    Jon
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  • dan55362
    Big difference between 30 lbs to 50 lbs. How big of a boat will you be pushing with this motor, and will this motor be the only motor on your boat?
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  • Colt Super
    ENOUGH WITH THE TROLLS !!

    Doug
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  • Cubslover
    I had an Endura 55# on my 14' V-bottom, moved it pretty well although I rarely used it.

    A 50# motor on that little canoe would launch you pretty well compared to that 30#.

    The 30# would still probably be your best choice.
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  • ljwrench
    You could ski behind a 13ft canoe with a 50lb trolling motor. I've got a 14 jon boat with a 30lb thrust trolling motor and it does fine.
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  • 11b6r
    Difference? Almost twice the thrust. Almost half as much battery life. Bigger motor pull more current when running full power. I have a 35# on a 14 ft Jon Boat, and it will almost go up on plane. Canoe and 30# should be plenty unless you are planning to race.
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