60 HP TROLLING

[NPG]

I am looking to repower my 16ft lund angler i have a 40hp on it now. boat is rated to 75hp i found a 1997 merc 60hp. Wondering if anyone has similar set up and how well (speed) it trolls. Thanks

[Ralph Wiggum]

'93 60HP Merc on a 16' Sylvan Backtroller. Idles around 2-2.5 mph.

[NPG]

Thanks thats what I was told, but I thought I would get a third part opion. Whats top speed with your sylvan. Thanks

[Ralph Wiggum]

I've hit 34 by myself and 32 with my wife and large dog along (GPS speed).

[LMITOUT]

I had a 60HP on a Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS and it'd troll about the same speed as mentioned above...2-2.5mph. Top speed wouldn't hit 30 mph though (GPS).

[Borch]

I have a 1991 Merc 60 hp on my Lund Predator which I think may be a little bit heavier than your rig. It's rated for 60 hp though in the tiller. I get 1.8 mph pretty reliabily with mine with two guys fishing. Top speed is just shy of 31 mph on my GPS.

[ricerdude69]

Different props will affect how the motor trolls down too, if your not too worried about top end, you can get a prop that would be more freindly for trolling.

[marine_man]

This is very true.

If you go this route however you will have to watch your RPM's at top end to avoid over-revving the motor. Your holeshot will improve as well.

marine_man