02-09-2006, 11:45 PM
I'm in the same "boat" as you are (pun intended). I just purchase a 15' aluminum boat with an 18 horse so I could start taking the kids. My dad has a 16' v-hull and 30 lb Minkota barely moves it, it really has trouble if there is any wind. He ended up gettin a 46 lb thrust and that moves it really quite well. A little bigger trolling motor also makes a great backup if the 18 hp ever goes down. It is worth the extra $50 for the extra thrust.
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