I need your guys advice on what size trolling motor for a aluminum 14ft semi v jon boat with a 9.9 mercury on it nothing else.Also which brand do you guys reccomend?Thanks!!!

Since, I just bought one, here's what I know from reading. The formula is

(boat weight + maximum weight carried) / 200 x 5 = thrust needed.

If you go to Cabelas website, they say that for every 200 pounds of weight, you need 5 pounds of thrust.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/product_features/buyers_guide/pages/hardgoods/fishing/pf_ross_trolling_motor_guide.html

I have read that both Minn Kota and Motorguide are bascially the names in the trolling motor field. I bought a Minn Kota given a recent Dick's Sporting Goods promotion. Hope this helps.

Since, I just bought one, here's what I know from reading. The formula is

(boat weight + maximum weight carried) / 200 x 5 = thrust needed.

If you go to Cabelas website, they say that for every 200 pounds of weight, you need 5 pounds of thrust.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/product_features/buyers_guide/pages/hardgoods/fishing/pf_ross_trolling_motor_guide.html

I have read that both Minn Kota and Motorguide are bascially the names in the trolling motor field. I bought a Minn Kota given a recent Dick's Sporting Goods promotion. Hope this helps.

Thanks alot!!!Very helpful!!!

BigAl,

I have a Motorguide 46lb with a 42" shaft I think the motor sticks out too much. Check out the picture. I should have bought a 36" for mine. If you notice the shaft is about a foot and a half above the deck.

You can allways turn the power down.........You can't turn it pass max.

Garnet

THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN SPENDING ALL YOUR MONEY, TIME AND FUN TICKETS TO GO FISHING.  ONLY TO ARRIVE AND NOT HAVE A TM POWERFUL ENOUGH TO FISH WITH!  JUST MY .02

I have a Minn Kota Endura 50 (50 lb thrust) on my 15-ft fiberglass with an 85hp motor.  That trolling motor is plenty for me.  My $.02, find out how much motor you need and then go one motor higher.

You can allways turn the power down.........You can't turn it pass max.

Garnet

You hit it on the nose!!!Gonna go with Minnkota Endura 55lb w/36" shaft.