I have an 1801 that's about 1yr old. I've been mulling over the installation of a trolling motor.
I have a 55 lb thrust minn kota riptide that I bought for a jon boat a while back thinking that I would be able to move it to my new boat when the time came, but I'm thinking now that it's probably not enough motor to pull the 1801 against current. I assume that I will need a 24 volt but was wondering if anybody would like to share their feelings about adequate lbs of thrust and motor shaft length for the 1801? Guess I should specify that I'm really only considering a bow mount motor. The tab mount stern thrusters seem like they would be a pain to control.
Thanks,
Jay
I have a 55 lb thrust minn kota riptide that I bought for a jon boat a while back thinking that I would be able to move it to my new boat when the time came, but I'm thinking now that it's probably not enough motor to pull the 1801 against current. I assume that I will need a 24 volt but was wondering if anybody would like to share their feelings about adequate lbs of thrust and motor shaft length for the 1801? Guess I should specify that I'm really only considering a bow mount motor. The tab mount stern thrusters seem like they would be a pain to control.
Thanks,
Jay