best trolling motor for the money

[ericshayes]

I have a 1432 that is being worked on and I need a trolling motor for spring. I am on a budget, but I don't want something that will break or be underpowered. I'll be using it in electric only lakes and ponds. What do you recommend? Thanks

 

[dyeguy1212]

45lb thrust or above


my best advice is to stay away from the MG varimax. Another TB member and I both had problems with them.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I suggest looking around for a used motor to get teh most bang for your buck

 

[ericshayes]

I found a used minn kota power drive for 150. Are these good motors? It has 50 pounds of thrust.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I found a used minn kota power drive for 150. Are these good motors? It has 50 pounds of thrust.

They are good

 

[ericshayes]

Thanks i'll get that one.

 

[ericshayes]

Do you know how much they weigh? Thanks

 

[redbug]

the power drive motors do not respond as quickly as the regular foot control motors do . you need to anticipate trouble and start you turn early. they also have more moving parts than a hand control motor.

these are a few thing to think about when buying a used motor..
you may want to check into a reconditioned motor they save you money and have a warranty.
As for size I would suggest the biggest motor your budget has room for.

 

[ericshayes]

Thanks I'm going with hand contol

 

[willfishforfood]

36 lbs would be the smallest as I had a 14' vhull and it worked fine

 

[ericshayes]

I just got a minnkota traxxis 40.