Surfish Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Going to purchase a trolling motor for my 23 Pathfinder HPS. Wondering what shaft length and thrust are optimal? All opinions appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I have a 60" 112 pounds thrust on my 23 works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 If you don't fish heavy current you can get away with a 80 lbs, 24 volt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 I have a 112# with 60” on my 20’ Pathfinder and there is no way I’d consider anything less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 I have an 82#, 24 volt with a 60" shaft. Works good for me. I mostly fish the flats, but do visit the surf looking or bait and troll the inlets. If you fish heavy currents or chase Tarpon, then a 36 volt might make more since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfish Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Okay, 60 inch shaft seems unanimous and I do fish heavy current so 112 lbs thrust probably way to go. Next question - how does the long shaft affect docking? A minor consideration on my johnboat, but the trolling motor is much shorter. Also, any special mounting considerations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I use a Minn Mota 60" shaft 36v , 112lb on my 22 Pathfinder...I fish beachfront for Tarpon and tripletail here. We have 6 to 7 ft tides, so our water can get moving pretty good.....go ahead and get the 36v....you will not regret it. No problem docking with mine. Here is a pic of where it's mounted. IMG_0850.HEIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 This is how the dealer rigged it, couldn't believe it. The first thing I did when I got home was move it inside the gunnels. I knew the first wake at the boat ramp while getting the truck would take it out. I didn't even say anything when I picked it up, what were they thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Wow...yes, that angle really has the motor hanging out there is harms way. I worked with mine at several different angles for that same reason, finally got the motor "inside" of the outer edge of rail...and then drilled the holes for the bracket. I'm not sure you can tell in my pic, but the head of motor is inside of that edge of bow rail. Looks like we have the same bracket also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfish Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks fellas. Exactly what I was wondering about and the pics are very helpful. I dont want the trolling motor any more exposed than need be, nor do I want to ruin the nice casting area I have on the bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 My trolling motor hangs out a little bit and its really not a problem. Obviously, I pay attention to, it but it's not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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