How much motor do i need?

[bassboy1]

The height is adjustable, so if you get a longer shaft motor, you won't have to lower it down all the way - the handle would just be a little big higher. It really depends all on how you want the handle, depending on your seat arrangement, as to what shaft length to get.

 

[stinkynathan]

Also, the longer shafts are generally used for boats with more freeboard and/or ones that operate in heavier seas. You'd be surprised how long of a shaft you'd need to keep the prop submerged on a comparatively tall walleye boat in a 2-3' chop.

 

[himesrun]

Ok, got it i think. Yes i was talking about shaft length and not prop. I had an extra long day at work and was about asleep when I posted that.Thanks for all the info. I'll update this post and let you know what I get and how it works.

 

[TrackerTom]

I have had several setups that were electric only and have chased speed quite a bit. I have run a 12/32 and a 14/42 as electric only boats. One big motor definitely beats multiple smaller ones. Personally, I love the 24 volt stuff. Here's an example. I ran the 14/42 with a 30 on the front and a 40 + a 50 on the back thinking that the 3 props would do better than a larger motor and off of some talks I had with Minn Kota. The best it would ever run on GPS was 3.4 mph. I bought a Minn Kota 80 lb maxxum and it would do 3.9-4.0 on only that motor so compared to 130 lbs of combined thrust the 80 beat the heck out of it. I was able to run 4.7 with the 80 and the 50 running. From what I have heard from some local electric only guys. The difference between 24 volts over 12 is a lot, but the difference between 36 and 24 is not as great. On the 12/32 boat that I had a 50 lb. pushed it nicely. Longer boats are faster then shorter boats when the width is the same, but wider boats soak up power quick and run slower. My last test has been with my 16/54 and I have only tested it with the 80 on the back. The weight was still there from my outboard, but it was tipped all the way out of the water. The best it will do is 3.4 with that motor by itself, though I think it would pick up quite a bit with a 24 volt on the front too and the outboard weight missing. I hope all that info helps you guys.

You do know that your boat would be exceptionally fast with a 250 Optimax on it