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obull (CCred68046) wrote in message ...
I need a recomendation for a bow mount trolling motor for an 18' aluminum bass
boat. Boat has a 90 hp outboard motor. Would like to use one battery, one of
the deepcycle/starting type (12v) for both motor and trolling motor. I cant
help but notice almost everywhere I look has refurbished Minn Kotas for sale.
Whats up with that? Are they junk? Why would so many be refurbs? ... Anyway,
how long could I expect to run with a 50lb thrust motor before I would be in
danger of not being able to start the outboard with a 700 amp battery?

Minn Kotas are very good trolling motors. I wouldn't trade mine for
anything. One thing I really like about mine, versus Motor Guides that
I saw, was the MinnKota has a switch to set it to constant on. When
I'm fishing a bait that I want to cover a lot of territory with, like
a buzz bait, I set the motor on a slow speed, hit the constant on, and
then just steer.