trolling motors

Any sugestions on brand and model for bow mount trolling motor for a16 ft boat not interedted in remote looking at foot pedal

I had a Fisher Pro Hawk 170, 17' 6" came with a 46 lb thrust. Switched it out for a Minn Kota 70 lb thrust. Best move ever. When we bought our "new" boat, a Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650, told dealer to switch out the 45 lb for a Minn Kota 70 lb thrust. Never a problem with that 70 lb thrust. Only minor deal is the small amount of extra weight for 24 volt system. 

I also have the 1625 rebel xl ss.

What kind of 16 foot we talking  how wide how heavy I have a 1625  lund rebel xl ss and 55 pound minnkota good with no wind but if there's  anything over 12mph it struggles but on my 15 foot 3 bench aluminum  starcraft tiller boat flies through the water with a 55 pound thrust because it's so light.....about 700lbs versus 2100

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I agree!! Wish I had a 80 instead of 55 on my 165 Lund. Good in calm water, but any wind or current chows the battery. I use s pot lock a lot and general cruising along. I run a 31 battery and it gets a workout with any wind. I do use it to troll stear also combined with main motor... 

No one ever said "wish I didn't have so much power..or, wish it was smaller..etc", my 16ft jon for river fishing is rigged with an 80#, 24v Minnkota Terrova Link.  It can handle any current, wind. load etc.. Bigger is better!!  A good buddy has a 16ft deep V with a 55# on the bow for maneuvering while using his Merc 90hp 4strk for trolling for walleye & wishes he had gone 80# for maneuvering.  

55 thrust is good on a 16 ft.  Check out the Minnkota and Motor guide websites.  I bought one last week and the best price was on Reeds online in Minnesota

I have a 16 1/2’ Lund rebel has 40 or 45lb thrust minn Kota it’s been rock solid, but if get much more than a 10mph wind or some current it doesn’t have enough power.  

I’m upgrading this spring and will be going with a 55lb thrust model.

The Minnkota Chart for trolling motor selection suggests a minimum of 40-45 ft.lbs. of torque for 2,000 lb. 16 ft. boat.