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?
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Phoenix 2021 721 ProXP
250 V8 ProXS
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.
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Neil Eckberg- Cary, NC - 2008 Skeeter ZX250- 250 Yamaha SHO
Kerr Lake Ba$$hole
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.
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