Tracker 175, New Minnkota, 70 or 80lb

[Steve M]

I just purchased a 2005 Tracker 175 and want to upgrade the trolling motor from the wimpy 46lb Motorguide that came with it. Debating between the 70lb or 80lb MinnKota Maxxum motor. About $150 difference between the two, anyone running at 175 with the 70lb motor? Enough power in the wind?

 

[Jim in VA]

I've got a 70lb thrust on my 18' G3. Longer and wider than the PT175 and the 70lb works nicely. Seems it wuold be plenty for your 17' rig. Then again, some folks don't think you can have too much power from a troller.

 

[Texas Transplant]

I have a 95 Stratos (18') with a 150 Rude on it. Changed out to a Maxxum 70 and love it. It should do the job.



Tex

 

[JP Heintzman]

After being blown off some points with my old 170tf with a 45lb troller, I would get as much as you can. The first time you can't do what you want in the wind with that 70lb :angry:, you'll wish you had the 80lber!



JP

 

[ND Bass]

I have a 2006 PT185 with a 70lb 24V Minnkota. It works fine for me.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

I am one of those that believes bigger is better with TM's, better battery time, better boat control, better performance in the slop, etc. I would without a doubt get the biggest TM my wallet would afford and then borrow some $$ to go bigger!!:lol:



TOXIC