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  1. 06-19-2019, 03:26 PM #1
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    Just got my son and I a 1232 tracker Jon boat. Does Walmart sell a trolling motor good enough for this boat? I knew to using boats, we had been bank fishing. We’ll be fishing small lakes. Thanks
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    Yes, they sell a couple of different sizes in thrust. Where and how are you going to be using the boat and how far do you expect to travel.
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    Mostly on Chenoa Lake which is about 35 acres.
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    I would think a 35 pound thrust or 40 would be plenty with a group 27 deep cycle battery. Should run you around all day with out any problems.
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    Thanks a lot for the info. I appreciate it
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    What Cray said. They work better from the front but that’s for further along.
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    I bought my deep cycle 27 from Wal Mart, it does fine.
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    I got one from Walmart and it seems to work well. Runs trolling motor and fish finder.
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    I have the same 1232 Topper using a Grp-31 battery, MK trolling Motor 55# thrust variable speed mounted to the front and homemade rudder on the back; Dad ran it with a 35# TM and a 27 series battery they're great for small lakes!
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    Thanks for the info. We ended up getting a Minnkota 30 thrust. Works good for my son and I. We have it mounted in the rear.
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