Trolling motor size

[Tailwaters]

So I'm looking at installing a trolling motor this spring. Looking at a 80lb , 24v and just wondering if that's enough for the boat. Also is there any reason not to purchase the on mount?

 

[Elliott]

I have a the same specs trolling motor on my 19 FSH using the Yamaha mount. I have no complaints. The motor can easily anchor me during the peak of the tide currents in the salt creeks and sounds, and we have 8 foot tides - usually with some wind.
However, I do not use the trolling motor to actually troll large areas. I tend to hold and move around in smaller areas.

 

[Tailwaters]

Thanks Elliott. What model did you buy?

 

[Elliott]

The Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 24V with iPilot and 80 lbs of thrust.
Riptide Terrova
★★★★★No rating value
Item # 1363741
$1,829.99

Shaft Length
54"60"72"
60"▾
Voltage (thrust)
12v (55 lbs.)24v (80 lbs.)36v (112 lbs.)
24v (80 lbs.)▾
Technology
i-Pilot GPS (includes AutoPilot)i-Pilot Link GPS (includes AutoPilot)
i-Pilot GPS (includes AutoPilot)▾

 

[Frank Marshall]

I had a Minn Kota 80 lbs thrust, then was able to switch to 112 lbs. Both worked, but with the 112 lbs, I can use spot lock in the Sac. River. The 36 volt, 3 battery system lasts all day. I feel the 112 lbs is a better match.

 

[highanddryinco]

80# - 24V here as well. Two Group 27 Optima Blue tops. Works well in everything I've ever been in.

 

[Elliott]

FWIW - I have the following batteries dedicated to the trolling motor, and they have a shore powered charger installed in the engine bay. The batteries are located under the right jump seat (to balance the cranking and house batteries on the left side on the boat). For my needs, the batteries have plenty of reserve power after a day on the water.

X2 Power Battery
SLI31AGMDPM 12v Group 31 AGM

 

[brownjjst]

The Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 24V with iPilot and 80 lbs of thrust.

 

[Leonidas514]

I've got a 210 and my 80# 24V Motor Guide works great. It'll pull the boat along at about 4 MPH on high and does very well. The mount on the 210 sucks but that's another story.

 

[Plumr]

I went with the Riptide Ultrex w/Link 24v we'll see how she works next week.

 

[WBeads]

I have the 112 lb Riptide. I would rather have a little extra power than wanting more after the fact.

 

[Andrew Mac]

I have the 112 lb Riptide. I would rather have a little extra power than wanting more after the fact.

Are you fishing the 190 fsh or the 210 fsh? Shaft length?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Are you fishing the 190 fsh or the 210 fsh? Shaft length?

Hi Andrew,

I have the Riptide Ulterra 112# thrust with the 60” shaft on my 21’ FSH. If the the waves are bigger I run it down fully to help keep the prop in the water, but most of the time not all the way down.


After putting a few hundred hours on it last summer I can say that I’m very pleased with its performance. The spot lock holds the boat in place in high winds without a problem. When using your spot lock on a windy day, it helps if you start out with bow pointed into the wind. That keeps it from hunting around until the bow is in the wind.

If you have a Humminbird Helix or Solix control head, the riptide Ulterra can be controlled with the control head and with a lake master map chip the troller can perform other navigational feats via the control head, such as contour follow. Pretty awesome set up.

Also, as others have mentioned, with the 36 Volt battery bank, I can use my troller all day and still have at least 1/3 battery power left over.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

So I'm looking at installing a trolling motor this spring. Looking at a 80lb , 24v and just wondering if that's enough for the boat. Also is there any reason not to purchase the on mount?

TW,

was just going through threads and found yours ... what set up did you end up with?

 

[Andrew Mac]

Hi Andrew,

I have the Riptide Ulterra 112# thrust with the 60” shaft on my 21’ FSH. If the the waves are bigger I run it down fully to help keep the prop in the water, but most of the time not all the way down.


After putting a few hundred hours on it last summer I can say that I’m very pleased with its performance. The spot lock holds the boat in place in high winds without a problem. When using your spot lock on a windy day, it helps if you start out with bow pointed into the wind. That keeps it from hunting around until the bow is in the wind.

If you have a Humminbird Helix or Solix control head, the riptide Ulterra can be controlled with the control head and with a lake master map chip the troller can perform other navigational feats via the control head, such as contour follow. Pretty awesome set up.

Also, as others have mentioned, with the 36 Volt battery bank, I can use my troller all day and still have at least 1/3 battery power left over.

Thank you Sir! Much appreciated info!!