What size is your boat and how well does the motor pull?
631395
I have a 16' x60" aluminum Sea Ark with a 90hp e-tech. The Riptide 55 SP pulls it with ease. Awesome Motor. One battery lasts all day.
631396
14 feet long and 5 1/2 feet wide. It is more than I need. I fish where there are pretty strong tides and everything does what it is supposed to do. I'd hate to think of fishing without it, now. I don't even really need an anchor with the spot lock. If you have a Humminbird depth finder in the 700 seriesa or above, get the I-Pilot link and you can run the thing with the depth finder. It was not available when I got mine and I didn't realize they wouldn't link up until after i bought it. But, with that, it's as close to magic as anything can be.
631397
It's installed on a Hewes Redfisher which is 16'. No problems with oomph power...
631398
I have a 17' Native SUV from Ankona boats. At full power it goes about 4-5 knots. I use 1 Deka group 27 battery hooked to a minn Kota alternator charger which keeps the trolling motor battery topped off as I move from spot to spot. I highly recommend the alternator charger from min Kota. The I-pilot anchor feature is amazing and can keep the boat "anchored" under a bridge in strong current. Make sure you get the right length shaft for your boat. This is a great high quality product.
631399
Stessco 3.95 mtr with 30 yammy.The Minnkota is great for both trolling and getting in amongst the trees.The anchor with I pilot is great
631400
The boat is a 15' flats boat that runs in very skinny water. The 55 SP is more than adequate unless the wind really gets up or there is a strong tide. If it gets windy and rough in shallow water, you can't keep the prop in the water all the time without hitting the bottom. The i-Pilot is pretty amazing in what it will do. I highly recommend the 55 SP on this size boat. Much larger boat and you would need a 24v motor and another battery would not be desireable on a boat for skinny water. Hope this helps.
320166
May not fit completely in put with my small pick up, I ratchet tie down the boat and it works great. great little boat for the money
914762
It depends on what you mean by too much. The size is not much bigger than a 30-36lbs thrust. Speed will be the same for any of the 12 volt models, they can just push more weight and are a little better when there is a current or waves.I use my 55lbs thrust motor on my 17ft canoe.
1016943
I only have my butt dyno and subjective opinion, however a 4 blade prop has 33% more water surface area to grip, and that can't be a bad thing. I also added a Sting Ray hydrofoil, and my boat (21 ft Chapparal, Volvo 5.7L 280HP outdrive) has never felt better. It hole shots flatter with a skier, stays on plane at almost 500 RPM less, at the cost of maybe 1 or 2 MPH top speed. I'll take that trade every time.
1019347
I havan't used it with a small engine and its currently sealed up in my sailboat. My best guess is that it is going to be just a bit too large.
439848
Jon Boat Trolling Motor Thrust Because they're so light, Joboats don't need excessive amounts of power. You'll find 30 lbs to 50 lbs motor most common on these lightweight vessels. If using a bow mount motor for the additional control and feature set, a smaller 45 lbs or 50 lbs motor should be plenty of thrust. http://www.trollingmotors.net/trolling-motor-thrust-guide
2256564
I have the same boat. I purchased the 24' size and it covers the motor as well - even with the middle tented. The only drawback is the excess baggage on the rear sides, but after some head scratching and trial-and-error, it works out. There will be a tendency for the cover to form pockets back there that catch water, but it's not a big deal. I would buy the same size again.
1381556
I use the same oars for a 12 foot John boat. You might want to go up a size on the oars.
1231545
I HAVE THE MINN KOTA SALTWATER 45lb thrust trolling motor, cruises about as fast as you can walk on land not bad at all I have my spouse and my 11 year old son as well as two 5 year olds including myself Anand the power unit still cruises nicely. Lasts for about an hour at full power boat is large and sturdy I would recomend
2029954
I would get the next size up. We keep one on our 44 foot boat and it works great. I think the 4 oz too small.
816146
Not on my boat, a 24' sailboat with a 4' keel. But it does push us at about 6mph which is fine for what we use it for and meets expectations of a similar motor. It would certainly push a smaller boat with no keel faster. It is not a quiet motor and needs to be flushed well after every use if used in salt water. For the cost, it is a great auxiliary motor or for sailboats that only need it once in awhile.
617945
all turning point propeller info on matching prop size to boat says, when going from a 3 blade to a four blade reduce pitch by two. My boat is a 20' cuddy 4.3v6. 14.5x21 four blade. All I have noticed is that my boat lost about 5 mph top end speed, but gets out of the hole quicker. Stays up on plane at slower speeds also. Good for pulling around youngsters on tubes. This was with keeping the pitch the same and not reducing the pitch size when I switched. I like it especially out in lake Huron powering through bigger waves. You can't go wrong for the price, the pros out way the cons
2025829
don't expect more from the motor than what you pay for it..if it's on a lake your fine.. don't expect to hit any rivers with it. Motor runs good though.
1806084
This motor is ready to go out of the box with cables. You need a battery and that's it. I also bought a battery case to keep it dry. It should push your canoe fine.My little 12ft fishing boat flies thru the water.
1067692
I have the 30#/ 30" shaft Minn Kota on the front and a 3.5 hp Nissan on the back. 30# is plenty for this little boat.
2064583
I have had no problem with mine being out 100 to 150. That's about a far as i can see my little boat
301237
I run mine on an 18 foot sweet water pontoon and can go all day on a full charge, in fact my main motor died and made it home using only this motor 3 miles against a 3mph current and. Headwind . Had. 4 people on the boat. The remote control that hangs around your neck is worth every penny. I don't even use the foot control any more. It is awesome...