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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 518925" data-attributes="member: 3438">I assume your are talking about a bow mounted trolling motor because of the wiring Extension.  A 55lb will work well with most  16’ tinnies.   I have used 45lb on 16’ Jon boat to good effect.  A 36lb might be too small, depending on boat, conditions, and how you use it.Minnkota has a wiring guide on their website.  It lrecommends breaker size, and wire size, based on length, and trolling motor size.  I think for your length and 55lb motor it will be 4awg wire and 60amp breaker.  I don’t recall for a 36lb but 8awg might be fine.</blockquote>