I have a 17' Nitro and need to replace the trolling motor. I have no desire to go to 24 volt for this small boat.
I've been "out of the game" for many years and have little knowledge of the newer motors.
I want a lesser expensive unit (under$1000) and while Spot-Lock would be nice it is not mandatory.
Are the "wired" (no cable) foot controls giving any trouble? Looks intriguing but also something else to fail?
Who is running a 12v model that can give me any advice ... good or bad.
I'd go MinnKota. I think they make the Maxxum in a 55# 12v still.
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Best choice would be a Motorguide X3 55# thrust but any will be good. You really should look at a 24v. I had a 17 Nitro with both a 12v then a 24v. It is much easier to fish and control the boat with a 24v...even a 17’ boat. I recently helped my brother convert his 17’ Triton to a 24v and he was amazed at the improvement.
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minn kota maxxum mine is 20 years old (24v) and still work great
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Minn Kota Maxxum FOR SURE!the motor is great, and it comes with a stout mount. The Minn Kota Edge's mount is too flimsy.
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I had a 55 Maxxum on a 17ft Ranger and had to run 2 batteries in parallel to have enough juice to to stay all day. Had to change it out and went with an 80# fortrex because I was already running 2 batteries and boy howdy did it make it fish like a whole different boat
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So OP, got a question for you. Have you ever had a 24v trolling motor on a boat? Most people who have won't go back to a 12v unless it's just a little tin rig. I wouldn't even have a 55# 12v on my 17.5' tin rig because I like how an 80# 24v snatches the boat around even in high wind. If you only fish on days where the wind doesn't blow a 12v is fine but it really sucks to have to cancel a trip or leave early because your trolling motor isn't up to the task.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
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Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
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