Just my 2 cents worth. New boat coming I would certainly not want to be under powered. I would definitely look towards 24 volt 70lb or more. You can always run it slower. Hope this helps.

Depending on how rough the areas are where you fish also consider the length of the shaft. But at a minumum 70lb and 24v

Just for perspective,my 18' Kenner center console has a 24 volt,Motorguide 75# trolling motor and sometimes fishing extreme tides in Lake Pontchartrain on the bridges requires full throttle to keep from being smashed into the bridge pilings.

I just ordered the same boat set up with a center console. What brand and horsepower are you powering yours with?

i don't believe the extra weight of the extra battery will hurt, i have a 71lb 24v on my 16foot and it works really well, I have to throttle back in a no wake zone

Going to go with the 115 Optimax. Have a buddy who has the same boat you ordered with the 90 Optimax and loves it. Great on gas...........

I am probably going to go with the 115 yamaha four stoke. I heard alot of good things about them, was wondering how a 90 pushes that boat?

Hey Nappy and TBOY, what kind of paint or liner are you all going to use? Need something for boat on the floor. Thanks for sharing.

My buddy loves his motor. Says it run about 42mph or so {always somebody faster}. It is great on gas as he runs the bay a great deal on very little fuel. About 200 hours on his so far with no trouble. May have just killed it for him with that commect. LOL.

Giong with the Speedliner offered by Hanko.