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you guys think that a 12v 54# thrust motor guide is enough to push a 16 hewes around?

It will, but you will be MUCH better off with a 24 volt system with more thrust.

culrich wrote:It will, but you will be MUCH better off with a 24 volt system with more thrust.

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Had a 16 Redfisher with a 24 volt 70lb Minn Kota and used all of it many times. I think a 12 volt system would be a little lite and use a lot of battery quickly.

Snapperlr wrote:Had a 16 Redfisher with a 24 volt 70lb Minn Kota and used all of it many times. I think a 12 volt system would be a little lite and use a lot of battery quickly.

I've got a 74lb/24V on mine and it preforms really well!!

Friend of mine has a 12V on a Key West 1720 and it's o.k. He typically runs the battery down on most trips. I took his advice and put a 82 lb, 24 V on my KW 1720 and been thrilled with it. Plenty of power for stronger current and runs longer. Spend the extra coin and go 24V, you will be glad you did. He's upgrading to 24V in the spring.

Just so yall know i got the 54 12v cause of space and i cant be happier with it. more than enough power for the boat and pleanty of run time. but thanks for the advice

screaminseamen wrote:Just so yall know i got the 54 12v cause of space and i cant be happier with it. more than enough power for the boat and pleanty of run time. but thanks for the advice

Glad it worked out!