How many pound minn kota for 4.85m trailcraft ?

[mjc85]

Hey i need help choosing what size electric to get on my new boat ?

I am getting a minnkota autopilot bow mount, i don't know whether to get a 55, 65 or 74 pound ?

Boat is a trailcraft profish 4.85m

[ahoj]

55 will use 12volt higher ones 24volt if you wish to use it for trolling 55 is enough

Ahoj

[isaac]

IMO you will be struggling with a 55, particularly if there is any wind about, they are a fairly high sided boat with plenty of windage. Also when you work it hard on the 12v it wont last too long. My mate has a similair sized plate boat, with lower sides and hes got an 80 or 82lb? Motorguide which is great. Just my too cents. Ben

[craigie]

I used a 42 lb on my old 4.6 Clark, went o.k.

A 55 would do the job o.k, although if you can afford a larger model it would be worth the $$. 65 and up will require the purchase of extra batteries as well.

I know of guys using 55's on 5m+ boats and no complaints.

If you are using the boat in areas of strong current, a 55 may struggle ??

Cheers
Craigie.

[Gutsy]

I'd use 24v 74pd for that size boat for wind and current flow.

[RayB]

Fisherman and Boatowner magazine have a project boat which is exactly the same make, model and size of your boat and they run a Minn kota 55AP. They gave a write up on the performance. They said it was adequate for the job and performed pretty well. They also made a comment that it would struggle moving the boat into a strong breeze for long periods that might apply to the larger models as well.
Issue no.117 if you are interested.
PM me and I will photocopy the page for you.

I purchased the Minn Kota 55AP for my Trailcraft 465 ProFish but yet to use it in anger as the boat hasn't been delivered.

cheers
Raymond

[mjc85]

So if i am to go for a 65 pound or a 74 pound i will need two 12v batteries or can you purchase a 24volt ? If so how much approx do these batteries weigh each ?