what size trolling motor?

[Like2Fish]

I just bought my first boat, a 16 foot bayliner with a Merc 100 horse outboard (both early '70's), and want to be able to troll. Fortunately, it's already set up with a remote troll.

Eventually, I'd like to add downriggers but I'd also like to maneuver around cover so I'm considering both gas and electric.

Any suggestions on what sizes to consider? How much should I expect to pay?

If I could afford a new one(s) I'd get a new boat as well so cost is definitely a factor.

Thanks in advance
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[birddogwi]

What model Bayliner?
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[muskyhunter]

I have a 2000 6 hp Johnson 2 stroke on my 19.5' bayliner cuddy and it dose just fine. I paid 600$ and it is in exellent shape. ksl has a few good luck M.H.
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[Kent]

I have a 4.5 Mercury 2 stroke trolling motor on my 19 foot Gulfstream and it moves it along at over 4 mph wide open.
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[Like2Fish]

I'm not sure what the model it is. The registration says it is 16'7" although I haven't taken a tape to it yet.

It's a tri-hull with an open bow. I've looked a little for a website with info about early '70's Bayliners but haven't found one yet.
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[Like2Fish]

Thanks for the info.

I've been watching KSL.com but wasn't sure if a 4-5 horse would do or if I need to go in the 10 range. Now I know.

Any suggestions/experience with electrics for that size boat?
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[Kent]

My electric is a 74 pounds thrust 24 volt Minn Kota with auto-pilot and co-pilot. I used this on my 18 1/2 Starcraft and still need to get it installed on this boat. At the boat shows I have noticed that boats much larger than mine have had smaller electrics than this on them.

Here is a thread on the topic:

[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=241984;#241984"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=241984;#241984[/url]
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[Kent]

If you can afford it this should handle your boat:

[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=351081;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=351081;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread[/url]
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[fshslyer36]

I have a 9.9 horse power game fisher ill sell you for a 100.00 dollars needs a litle work but well worth it
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[Kent]

Here is a trolling motor that should fill the bill nicely:

[url "http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=1499481&cat=233&lpid"]http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=1499481&cat=233&lpid[/url]=
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[Like2Fish]

I just sent you a PM, thanks.
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[Like2Fish]

'nother PM sent your way.
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[fshslyer36]

sorry about the slow responce i sent you a pm with my #[pirate]
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[Like2Fish]

fshslyer36

It was great meeting you and your family. They look like great crewmates for many adventures.

Thanks again for holding on to that motor for me. My boys were excited to see me bring it home and wanted to know when we would go use it.

Thanks again,

Pat (like2fish)
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[fshslyer36]

Im glad there happy good luck on your next trip
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[addicted2fishin]

The 9.9 motor is more than enough to push your boat around. Just a bit of advice here, though. The 9.9 is a little overpowering to the Remote Troll. If you open up that motor to a high throttle setting you could find it pushing (turning) your remote troll bracket on you and you will suddenly find yourself spinning in circles.
I have a 9.9 on mine and have had this happen a couple of times trying to correct for strong wind on the berry. I would probably very strongly consider trading my 9.9 motor for a 7.5 long shaft.

The other drawback to the remote troll is you can't adjust the height after it is mounted on the boat. Make sure the shaft of your motor is long enough to keep the prop and water intake in the water, even in waves.
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