Below you’ll find our trolling motor comparison chart, and links to motors which match what you need. We’ve also included instructions for how to measure your boat in order to get the proper shaft length for the motor you buy.
| Boat Weight | Boat Length | Minimum Thrust | Batteries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500 lbs | 14 Feet | 30 lbs | 1 (12 volts) |
| 2,000 lbs | 17-18 Feet | 40-45 lbs | 1 (12 volts) |
| 2,500 lbs | 20-21 Feet | 50-55 lbs | 1 (12 volts) |
| 3,000 lbs | 23 Feet | 70 lbs | 2 (24 volts) |
| 3,500 lbs | 24 Feet | 75 lbs | 2 (24 volts) |
| 4,000 lbs | 25 Feet | 80 lbs | 2 (24 volts) |
| 4,500+ lbs | 25+ Feet | 101-112 lbs | 3 (36 volts) |
- Add 5-10 lbs additional thrust to account for strong wind/currents when choosing a trolling motor.
- Measure from the bow of the boat to the waterline. Add 20″ to this number for freshwater, and 25″ to this number for saltwater for the shaft length you need.
- Insufficient thrust can lead to inefficient motor operation and will cause your batteries to drain faster than they should
- Motors over 55lbs thrust require more than one battery
Links To Top Motors With Thrust Requirements
| Minn Kota | Motorguide | Garmin | Lowrance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lbs. | Endura | R3 | ||
| 36-40 Lbs. | Endura Endura Max | R3 | ||
| 45-46 Lbs | Power Drive Endura Endura Max Edge Traxxis | Xi3 X3 R3 | ||
| 50 Lbs | Endura Endura Max | |||
| 55 Lbs | Terrova Power Drive Endura Endura Max Edge Traxxis Maxxum | Xi5 Xi3 R3 X3 | ||
| 70 Lbs | Power Drive Edge Traxxis Maxxum | Xi3 X3 R5 | ||
| 80-86 Lbs | Terrova Ulterra Ultrex Fortrex Vantage Traxxis | Xi5 R5 Tour Tour Pro | Force | |
| 100-109 Lbs | Vantage | Xi5 R5 Tour Tour Pro | Force | |
| 112 Lbs | Ulterra Ultrex Terrova Fortrex | |||
| 120 Lbs | Ghost |
