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<blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 507531" data-attributes="member: 3438">FWIW: I calculated our normal running weight as 2000lb on our G3/90/65.&nbsp; That included us, batteries, fuel, trolling motor, everything.&nbsp; The dealer recommended a 70lb thrust 24V MK system, and boat was configured for a 24V system from factory.&nbsp;&nbsp; We decided to rig ourselves, and went with MG 70lb Xi3.&nbsp; It has worked great for us on the river.&nbsp; We use anchor lock allot.&nbsp; Most of the time in varring currents but also in flat water sections.&nbsp; Never seen it over shoot.&nbsp; It is constantly adjusting speed though.&nbsp; Don&#039;t know if it is because it is better matched to boat or MG uses a different algorithm.&nbsp; One thing we quickly learned was not to engage the anchor lock too early..&nbsp; ie wait for the boats momentum to nearly stop.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t, it will quickly go to full thrust to get back to the spot.&nbsp; Can catch you off guard and cause you to stumble as boat quickly goes in the reverse direction. How well did you think the 42lb trolling motor performed?&nbsp; I would be skeptical of going that low, even if thought it worked well.&nbsp; A 55lb would be minor upgrade, but might be sufficient.&nbsp; I have 45lb MG wireless on the 1648, but that is a much lighter boat than the G3.&nbsp; If you are at or near 2000lb, I&#039;d go 24V 70/80lb thrust.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FuzzyGrub, post: 507531, member: 3438"] FWIW: I calculated our normal running weight as 2000lb on our G3/90/65. That included us, batteries, fuel, trolling motor, everything. The dealer recommended a 70lb thrust 24V MK system, and boat was configured for a 24V system from factory. We decided to rig ourselves, and went with MG 70lb Xi3. It has worked great for us on the river. We use anchor lock allot. Most of the time in varring currents but also in flat water sections. Never seen it over shoot. It is constantly adjusting speed though. Don't know if it is because it is better matched to boat or MG uses a different algorithm. One thing we quickly learned was not to engage the anchor lock too early.. ie wait for the boats momentum to nearly stop. If you don't, it will quickly go to full thrust to get back to the spot. Can catch you off guard and cause you to stumble as boat quickly goes in the reverse direction. How well did you think the 42lb trolling motor performed? I would be skeptical of going that low, even if thought it worked well. A 55lb would be minor upgrade, but might be sufficient. I have 45lb MG wireless on the 1648, but that is a much lighter boat than the G3. If you are at or near 2000lb, I'd go 24V 70/80lb thrust. [/QUOTE]

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