Trolling motor

[jshipley90]

I am looking for a trolling motor for my 14 foot jon boat. I want a foot controlled motor. What is everyones suggestion?

 

[ccm]

I suggest a MinnKota Edge or a MotorGuide X3 in a 45-55lbs of thrust with no more than a 45in shaft. I suggest these motors because they have dual cable steering & composite shafts. The cheaper line of MotorGuide have rack & pinion steering with aluminum shafts which are more likely to break a steering cable or bend a shaft. The electric steer models of both brands are good but tend to be a bit more expensive than the cable steer models. If sticker shock :shock: gets you here's some info on when trolling motors were starting to be made better & stronger. Starting in 1995 MinnKota only had dual cable steering along with composite shafts, the MotorGuide Brute models of that same era had Stainless Steel shafts in the 45lb+ thrust range but only had rack & pinion steering. You never know you might just find a nice used trolling motor for a lot less than a new one. I hope this will help you out with your decision making. Good luck to you from ccm.

 

[Moedaddy]

At least a 40# thrust. Motor Guide or Minn Kota either way you'll be ok

 

[PA Delaware Fisher]

Do you fish rivers or mainly ponds/lakes? I have a pretty heavy 16ft Grumman with a minn kota all terrain 45# and it moves me just fine in the river. Its not going to win any race but it keeps me on the drift i want to be on. My opinion is to get the biggest one you can afford. Never heard anyone complain they had too much motor. Its all preference. Try craigslist, there is a few worth checking out for a great price($200 range) by me.

 

[JoshKeller]

i have a 16' jon with a 82 lb and i wish i had a 36 volt!