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Trolling Motor only goes 2mph on 14' v-hual - Is that good ?
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<blockquote data-quote="MtnDew" data-source="post: 301054" data-attributes="member: 10632"><p>I recently bought a 14' semi v-haul that came with a transom mount Motorguide 38lb trolling motor with a 3-blade machete prop. It has 5speed forward, 2 reverse. Boat is 1990 .. not sure year on trolling motor. </p><p></p><p>At full speed it only pushes me to 2mph with me, 15hp outboard, gas tank, battery in the boat.</p><p></p><p>Does that sound like the right speed for a 38lb thrust ?</p><p></p><p>The motor feels smooth and appears to run okay, not sure if that is all a 38lb can do, or if this is an old motor and has lost any power ... </p><p></p><p>I would like to get closer to 4 mph .. </p><p></p><p>Would a 2 blade prop go faster ?</p><p></p><p>Would a 55lb 12v newer minkota push me much faster then my old 38lb ?</p><p></p><p>does anyone have a trolling motor on a similar sized boat that goes 4mph ... if so what size is it ?</p><p></p><p>thanks .. just trying to decide if it is worth upgradeing to a bigger 12v, not really wanting to goto 24v.</p><p></p><p>Here is a pic of boat</p><p><img src="https://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a579/rrs6801/d341928c-176a-4e99-8e3b-0570cd057d13_zps83d9c37f.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtnDew, post: 301054, member: 10632"] I recently bought a 14' semi v-haul that came with a transom mount Motorguide 38lb trolling motor with a 3-blade machete prop. It has 5speed forward, 2 reverse. Boat is 1990 .. not sure year on trolling motor. At full speed it only pushes me to 2mph with me, 15hp outboard, gas tank, battery in the boat. Does that sound like the right speed for a 38lb thrust ? The motor feels smooth and appears to run okay, not sure if that is all a 38lb can do, or if this is an old motor and has lost any power ... I would like to get closer to 4 mph .. Would a 2 blade prop go faster ? Would a 55lb 12v newer minkota push me much faster then my old 38lb ? does anyone have a trolling motor on a similar sized boat that goes 4mph ... if so what size is it ? thanks .. just trying to decide if it is worth upgradeing to a bigger 12v, not really wanting to goto 24v. Here is a pic of boat [img]https://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a579/rrs6801/d341928c-176a-4e99-8e3b-0570cd057d13_zps83d9c37f.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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