benton0311
Active Member
- Feb 26, 2011
- 358
I've searched the internet for an answer to this and posted on The Hull Truth but, so far, I have not found an answer.
Has anyone compared dual trolling motors to a single high-output trolling motor?
What provides more usable thrust/higher top speed: a single 110 lb thrust trolling motor or two 55 lb thrust trolling motors?
If it is the single motor, is the difference substantial?
I have a 40 HP outboard as well as 55 and 30 lb trolling motors. No issues with outboard power but I need more power for electric-only reservoirs and lakes where I have to run without the outboard. With the 55 lb thrust motor, the best I can manage is 3 mph on full power and looking to get about 5 mph, at least for short bursts.
Wondering if I should add another 55 or look at a single 110 instead.
High-end "electric outboards" like Torqeedo are out of my price range while used 55 lb trolling motors are relatively cheap.
Has anyone compared dual trolling motors to a single high-output trolling motor?
What provides more usable thrust/higher top speed: a single 110 lb thrust trolling motor or two 55 lb thrust trolling motors?
If it is the single motor, is the difference substantial?
I have a 40 HP outboard as well as 55 and 30 lb trolling motors. No issues with outboard power but I need more power for electric-only reservoirs and lakes where I have to run without the outboard. With the 55 lb thrust motor, the best I can manage is 3 mph on full power and looking to get about 5 mph, at least for short bursts.
Wondering if I should add another 55 or look at a single 110 instead.
High-end "electric outboards" like Torqeedo are out of my price range while used 55 lb trolling motors are relatively cheap.