OD 18 Trolling Motor?
OD 18 Trolling Motor?
Got to replace my trolling motor on my OD 18. CL what size trolling motor do you have on your OD 18. My boat probably weighs about the same as yours. I currently have a 12volt Minn Kota. I'm looking at a other 12v/ 55lb thrust motor, but also looking at a 24 volt 70lb thrust. Both of them are Minn Kota motors. Looking for imput from other OD builders too. Thanks, John
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
I have a 55 lb/12V Minn Kota on my 12' tinnie. I would have thought that is a bit limited in power for an 18' boat so a 80lb/24V unit would be the go.
I am upgrading to a 112 lb/32V unit for my 22' BIG boat!
I am upgrading to a 112 lb/32V unit for my 22' BIG boat!
Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
Go for the 24 volt motor ,you won't be sorry. I have the 24v,80 lb. thrust on my XF 20. Plenty of power to spare.
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
John, I don't have one on my OD18. We put a 24V Minn kota 80 lb on the GF18 and it is a beast! The I-pilot feature is amazing
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
John my friend up here has a 24 volt Minnkota with the I-pilot feature on his 21' bass boat. It keeps us over a school of fish nice and easy, whether they are bass, walleye, trout or catfish.
I don't know if you need the 80 how well did the 55 hold your OD in place before, Minnkota also has the 55 available with the I-pilot feature.
Regards, Tom
I don't know if you need the 80 how well did the 55 hold your OD in place before, Minnkota also has the 55 available with the I-pilot feature.
Regards, Tom
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
Thanks everybody for your imput. The 55 has been barely doing the job, but it is time to move on. I will up grade to the 70 that I was wavering on before. Tom, it has been real good to have you back on here. You really are very helpful to many of us builders. Your knowledge of motors and props is invaluable. The 55 thrust with a 48 inch shaft will be for sale very reasonably if anybody thinks they may like it. Just make an offer. It is 10 yrs. old and only has about 25 hours on it. John
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
I've got the 70 ipilot on the OB 19 and it works very well. Holds the boat in a strong wind
surprisingly well.
surprisingly well.
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Re: OD 18 Trolling Motor?
I have the 55 lb on my OD18 and wish it was bigger, especially if there's any wind.
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