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Is anyone using a 80LB thrust on their 20' boats? I am currently using a 36vlt 109 motor guide on my 20I and am wondering if I could make due with a 80lb thrust Minn Kota Fortrex to lighten the load by a battery. Anybody have any experiance with this application?
Thanks
I have a 82lb Tour Series Motorguide on my ZX225 and have yet to be left stranded with no power...however I would not drop in size just to get rid of 1 battery. You probably will regret doing it if you've been used to using the 36v.
If you fish mainly lakes and such, prolly be fine. If you fish current, I would keep the 36v.
I have a 80 lb thrust minn cotta and have no issues with it even on windy days
My boat was shipped with a 80 by mistake. Since my dealer drug their feet on getting my 101, I used that 80 for 2 or 3 months. It did just fine. I like the extra power of the 101 and knowing it will run strong all day. Like someone else said, you may kick yourself after being used to the 36V.
There is a bit of weight difference from the ZX series to the i series with the i series being heavier.
I have a ZX 202 and i'm running a 70lb thrust TM. Bass Pro didnt have the 80lb+ TM in stock and i was in a pinch so i decided to temporarily use a MG 70lb. I have been very pleased with it and was very surprised how well it works.