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weedeater 10-20-2011 11:41 PM

Trollin Motor Size?
 
Buying a X19 Xpress boat next week and will be replacing t/m and wonder what yall suggest. I have been looking at used ones and would like a 80lb since boat has battery setup for 24v but I am seeing several 101lb models for good prices, what yall think.

mcjaredsandwich 10-20-2011 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadly D (Post 338821)
If you have spare room for another battery go for the 101 and dont look back

x2 dad picked up a used one off a demo bass boat for 400. Look around and hit up marine shops to see if they have one like that...he runs half power and we dont need to big motor on his 20ft champion bass boat.

iron man 10-20-2011 11:47 PM

Better to have the power when you need it instead of needing it and not having it.

weedeater 10-21-2011 12:01 AM

I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb

iron man 10-21-2011 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 338825)
I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb

Too much power maybe?

Tex Dawg 10-21-2011 01:05 AM

Battery replacement cost? 3x a $200 Optima battery.

weedeater 10-21-2011 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tex Dawg (Post 338836)
Battery replacement cost? 3x a $200 Optima battery.

that's somthin that bothers me, the boat has 3 optima red tops in it now so I was thinking I could just buy a new cranking battery but when the 3 tm batteries go out that would suck to replace.

Tex Dawg 10-21-2011 01:14 AM

There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's

weedeater 10-21-2011 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tex Dawg (Post 338839)
There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's

will have to see what size the boat has now and if I decide to get a 101 I may get with you for info on the batteries

PaulMyers 10-21-2011 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tex Dawg (Post 338839)
There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's

I might could use a couple of them.

EVO

scott craft 10-21-2011 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 338837)
that's somthin that bothers me, the boat has 3 optima red tops in it now so I was thinking I could just buy a new cranking battery but when the 3 tm batteries go out that would suck to replace.

With your money it shouldn't bother you. Probably got that much in your console in your truck.

Hydro 10-21-2011 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 338825)
I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb

You may be onto something there !!! Start "Googling" the part number off of the 101's in question and look for reviews...

Personally I would stick with a 24v setup already in the Express, but thats just me...

When are you taking delivery ??? Pic time :D

weedeater 10-21-2011 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydro (Post 338871)
You may be onto something there !!! Start "Googling" the part number off of the 101's in question and look for reviews...

Personally I would stick with a 24v setup already in the Express, but thats just me...

When are you taking delivery ??? Pic time :D

hoping to get it this week but pics will come in the next few, got some cleaning to do before I will really claim her;)

weedeater 10-21-2011 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by scott craft (Post 338869)
With your money it shouldn't bother you. Probably got that much in your console in your truck.

don't tell people my hideing spot, they will be breakin in my ol blue Ford :smokin:

scott craft 10-21-2011 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 338874)
don't tell people my hideing spot, they will be breakin in my ol blue Ford :smokin:

I've heard that old blue Ford doesn't even have a console. Talk about making some crooks mad! Especially when they find out the doors aren't even locked.

iron man 10-21-2011 05:50 AM

What year is it?

weedeater 10-21-2011 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scott craft (Post 338877)
I've heard that old blue Ford doesn't even have a console. Talk about making some crooks mad! Especially when they find out the doors aren't even locked.

guess you beat them to it, you could have left console :rolleyes:.
did you get your lugnuts fixed, did the compressor do what you needed?

scott craft 10-21-2011 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 338892)
guess you beat them to it, you could have left console :rolleyes:.
did you get your lugnuts fixed, did the compressor do what you needed?

I had to pull the axle out and use a hammer to get the studs in. The impact wouldn't do it.

1fastmerc 10-21-2011 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadly D (Post 338821)
If you have spare room for another battery go for the 101 and dont look back

I've already told him that but he won't listen. I'll put money that when it's all said and done it has an 80lb on it.

weedeater 10-21-2011 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc (Post 338944)
I've already told him that but he won't listen. I'll put money that when it's all said and done it has an 80lb on it.

from what I am seeing its not worth the trouble, I will have to not only get another battery but change out or add to onboard charger when I can just get me a 24v 80lb and bolt it down and be done.


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