So I put my order in at Nelson Marine for my new boat. Lund SSV 16 with a 25 yamaha four stroke. The SSV is rated for a 40, but since the dimensions are similar to the WC 16, I stuck with the 25 horse. I've been on WC-16s with 25 two strokes and I always thought they had plenty of power.
Long story short, I was up north this weekend talking with a guy at the resort and he told me that he had used to own the exact same boat that I mentioned above and he thought it was really underpowered, he switched to the 40, and then he said it just flew.
So, just looking for other peoples experiences with this boat. Will the 25 yamaha do? Should I maybe upgrade to the 30 honda or 40 yamaha? Is there much difference between the 25 yamaha and 30 honda? Thanks for your help. I just want to make the right decision before I take her off the lot.
Chamois passed away this weekend a couple days short of her 13th bday.
What a great dog to hang out with here at home and on distant adventures.
Gonna miss ya big time my little big girl.
If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets. Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome. You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.
24V 80lb. 60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat. They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to
not being the anchor person any more). With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely
that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing.
I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the
new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
Dang, new content and now answers.
First, congrats on the new boat!
My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V. 80 might be tops? I’m partial to MinnKota.
How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.
All weather or just nice weather?
Casting a lot or bait dragging?
Bobber or panfish fishing?
Spot lock? Networked with depth finders? What brand of depth finders?
We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha
motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor, wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will
want for this boat? Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke
Mariner motor) I will appreciate any help with these questions.
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So I put my order in at Nelson Marine for my new boat. Lund SSV 16 with a 25 yamaha four stroke. The SSV is rated for a 40, but since the dimensions are similar to the WC 16, I stuck with the 25 horse. I've been on WC-16s with 25 two strokes and I always thought they had plenty of power.
Long story short, I was up north this weekend talking with a guy at the resort and he told me that he had used to own the exact same boat that I mentioned above and he thought it was really underpowered, he switched to the 40, and then he said it just flew.
So, just looking for other peoples experiences with this boat. Will the 25 yamaha do? Should I maybe upgrade to the 30 honda or 40 yamaha? Is there much difference between the 25 yamaha and 30 honda? Thanks for your help. I just want to make the right decision before I take her off the lot.
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