Gregg Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I have just bought my first fishing kayak. Still setting it up, but cant decide what size trolling motor to get. Nucanoe weighs 77lbs plus all my tackle etc. Will a 30 lb thrust motor be ok, or should i look at something higher? I assume there are pro's and con's to having a more powerful motor, ie higher current draw per hour etc. Any comments/recommendations will be great, as i dont want to purchase a motor, and then have to buy another one after a few weeks Thanks. GrumpyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketmouthjohnny Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 i would go for something in the upper 40's low 50's...not sure how much weight difference between a 36 lb and say a 52 lb thrust would be. you should look more at tm with variable speed rather than 5 or so speed settings.this way it gives you better control...the battery is going to weigh about 40 pounds or so...you will need a group 27 most likely, might be able to get by on group 24..with smaller 30 lb thrust.I always say, better to have more power in case you need it , at least it is there for the time you want/need it.as long as the weights are not great in difference. make sure you fuse your positive line off your battery so not to fry the TM as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks for the reply. See they are selling a 55lb thrust TM with a 26 inch shaft in the USA. Putting an inline fuse is a great idea. Will most definitely do that. I am firm believer of having power/ current to spare so you don't get into trouble. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Wow,You guy's are rigging up a 55 to a yak.I have no true knowledge on the subject of yak's but i had a old 40 minnkota on a 18ft heavy fiberglass bass boat & that was plenty.My gut instinct would be 30 would be more then enough,unless your pulling a skier,lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaddict Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Bought my cuda with a bass yak kit 30 lb min cota from bassyak check out their web site lots of info for you Bigger motor bigger battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaddict Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hey Grumpy Just noticed you are also in Burlington, You can come and look at my set up I bought the kayak and installed motor up from bassyak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefMick Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Curious as to why such a heavy thrust troll on a yak, is it to get from fish able point A to B, or trolling, I have zero exp with kayaks and not making fun, just looking for some education on the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hey ChefMick. Good question. I was looking to see what was available on line, and ran into the 55 lb thrust motor in the USA. My kayak is very heavy, and I am also not the smallest chap around. I did not want to be left under powered, especially when going out with a lot of equipment. I am new to kayak fishing, and its very different from having 2 x 115 hp motors on a sea going fishing boat. Still gathering info before i purchase a motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdb Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Bigger motor the better. You will be able to run a 40 or 50 lb thrust all day on a full charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxco Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I don't have any yak experience but I've used my 36 Lb thrust on a Coleman Crawdad and it's not bad. Obviously not breaking any speed records but when you're basically on a floating door what do you expect. My Crawdad weights around 125 lbs and is about the least aerodynamic shape you could get for a boat so I think high 30's low 40's would be lots. Like others said, the bigger the motor, the bigger battery you will need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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