Motorguide 55 lb 12 volt review trolling motor John boat

I just installed a digital motorguide 55lb x3 trolling motor on a war eagle 1436 Jon boat

[@SpinachMinich]

You takin dale, bill, and boomhauer out later?

[@jameslakes5019]

As much cost should out perform great out box😊

[@Htownrule]

I have a way older version on my 12ft Jon Boat it’s the Motorguide Brute 750 45lbs trust version.. I was wondering has this one held up well for you and do you recommend me upgrading?

[@gmoneyfilmss]

i just got a trolling motor for my john boat and have a question is there a right and wrong for mounting your motor rear or bow?? from what i’ve researched what motor you have determines your mounting position, but am curious if there’s a reason other than that?? thank you!!

[@ryanharrod1155]

You got a video on how you installed that steel guide?

[@ArabiaBayRidge]

I don’t. 1/2 inch aluminum rod from Lowe’s welded to a 1/8 inch aluminum plate hand bent the rod cut to fit with a jig saw bolted to skeg and attached to shaft with hose clamps. Has never moved

[@joshuaculick7767]

What battery to use on it ?

[@josephcampise6441]

I use a 12 deep cycle marine battery on mine

[@josephcampise6441]

12v*

[@ArabiaBayRidge]

12 volt deep cycle. I have used a agm 27 series and now have a lithium 60ah all 12 volt for this model

[@miketexas4549]

Hank Hill?

[@ArabiaBayRidge]

No I’m his smarter cousin

[@JuanHernandez-jc6re]

What shaft length you recommend ?

[@steve8803]

@JuanHernandez-jc6re it depends on the boat and the mount height. You want the propeller to be about 12" in the water.