220 DAUNTLESS Trolling Motor

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Hello. I'm on my second [Boston Whaler boat ownership]. I am new to this forum.

I just bought a 2007 220 DAUNTLESS with the trolling motor wiring already run with the fishing package.

Is a 80-lbs thrust 24-Volt trolling motor with a 60-inch shaft sufficient?

The two battery trays in the center console seem to indicate [a 24-Volt trolling motor] would work.

ALSO FOR OTHER OWNERS OF A 220 DAUNTLESS: what do you think [about installing an 80-lbs thrust 24-Volt 60-inch shaft trolling motor and using the two battery trays in the center console]? Thanks

[B.E.Coyote]

I own a 160 DAUNTLESS, and I use a MinnKota 24-Volt 80-lbs-thrust trolling motor with SPOT LOCK. I am considering upgrading to a 36-Volt 72-inch shaft model. In normal situations the 24-Volt system is plenty for my 160 DAUNTLESS. In a good chop, the trolling motor will come out of the water. I even took off the lift assist to give me a full 60-inch [shaft length] The lift assist steals about 4-inches from the shaft length.

In the strong currents under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, I need to use my outboard to help the SPOT LOCK .

I don't know the actual differences between [a 220 DAUNTLESS and a 160 DAUNTLESS] or how you intend to use [the 220 DAUNTESS] but 60-inch [shaft length] sounds a little short. [A thrust rating of 80-lbs] will probably be okay for most uses.

[jimh]

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