My boat

[Coastal Eddie]

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

These lyrics came to mind this morning. A tip o' the Resistol (or Stetson) to Mr. Lyle Lovett.

Nice!! You could be the next Arlo Guthrie MC......

"I don't want a pickle
I just wanna ride on my motorcycle"

nevermind

[JaredPointer]

Originally Posted by Redwings97

Yeah - I will take it in on trade for a Ranger bass boat .

The rig looks good JP. Not much more tweaking you can do on the engine. I am sure the 60+ mph is bout all you are going to get out of it. If you have any questions regarding trolling motors or electronics, let me know. It is kind of what I do for a living, well at least for now.

Well, here's a question on the TM front - currently I have a 50 pound thrust. I can get around fine with it on speeds 3 & up on most days. If the water is choppy or it's real windy, running it on 4 or 5 (5 is max) is a must. I know that's a little underpowered. I was thinking of getting a 71 pound thrust. Is that enough of a jump, or do I need to go bigger? For example - the difference in price between the 71 pound thrust and something in the 100 pound thrust range is $400. Not wanting to break the bank or anything, but I would like something that will move me a little more efficiently.

[tuscarora dave]

very nice boat J.P. you did a great job getting her cleaned up and shining, TD

[Mr. Clean]

Originally Posted by Coastal Eddie

Nice!! You could be the next Arlo Guthrie MC......

"I don't want a pickle
I just wanna ride on my motorcycle"

nevermind

Been a fan of Arlo and Alice's Restaurant for a long, long time. Only dream of having a thimble full of his talent or that of Mr. Lovett's. I'm closer to Mr. Lovett...at least geographically speaking. Though I've seen both of them live here in Big D and Cowtown.

[RTexasF]

If it's so windy that a 71# thrust won't do then it's time to get off the lake. Keep in mind that trolling motor props have improved also. If you step up to a 36 volt there will be a great deal of work (and expense) involved.

[Redwings97]

Originally Posted by JaredPointer

Well, here's a question on the TM front - currently I have a 50 pound thrust. I can get around fine with it on speeds 3 & up on most days. If the water is choppy or it's real windy, running it on 4 or 5 (5 is max) is a must. I know that's a little underpowered. I was thinking of getting a 71 pound thrust. Is that enough of a jump, or do I need to go bigger? For example - the difference in price between the 71 pound thrust and something in the 100 pound thrust range is $400. Not wanting to break the bank or anything, but I would like something that will move me a little more efficiently.

All of the bigger Ranger's come stock with a Minn Kota Maxxum 80#, 42" shaft. This is the most thrust you will get from a 24 volt system. I would tell you or any of my customers, just step up to the 80# thrust opposed to the 70# Maxxum. Now if you go to the new Fortrex 80#, you will need to get a 45" shaft.

An 80# trolling motor should be plenty of power on an 18' boat. Most of the Rangers I have sold, that is the choice by most of my customers. The 101# thrust usually are installed on the 20-21' boats.

another thing - go glassmat batteries, group 27, for the trolling. Longer run time and more charges.