upgrading trolling motor

[dinger31]

I have a 2004 285 pro xl, its got a 65 lbs thrust trolling motor now, i was wondering if anyone had tried to put a 36 volt 101 lb thrust motor on a similar boat, was there room for the extra battery in the back? any ideas, please let me know

[BuzzB8]

Man, you guys must have strong winds or strong currents in MI! I probably have the same TM (Minn Kota 65 Maxxum) and have only once needed all of that power. It was at Santee-Cooper a few years ago, down below the dam (just below it), and they started releasing water.

[Bassin Billy]

I don't know about in the 285 but I am very glad that I have a 36v in my 201. The current here on the Savannah River is very strong. I would struggle with a 24v tm..

[Sudz20xs]

LOL!!! Dude U don't need that, If your gonna spend the $$$$ on one let's put it on my boat I know it will fit NICE!

[dinger31]

you buy a 36 v tm, and i will buy your 80 lb thrust on to put on my boat

[cubswin]

and I'll buy your 65 dinger

[Bassin Billy]

Sounds like a plan thats good for all of you!!

[Sudz20xs]

Cool, If were gonna do that we might as well put a recessed pedal mount in both boats also . You just let me know when ya wanna do it and we can CAREFULLY get to cuttin

[dinger31]

cubs win, if i get a new one, you will be the first to know. i will think of a price, and what price you willing to pay?

[cubswin]

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send me all the specs and I'll do a bit of research. I want a 65, so it sounds like it would work good.

[Big red2]

you should get either the minn kota 80 or motorguide 82 will be plenty strong have the same problem

[dinger31]

my buddy, sudz200pro has the 80 minn kota and we are talking about maybe putting a 36 volt tm on his boat