mknaron Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hey guys, New RF 21 owner here. I was wondering if the Minn Kota 80# is sufficient on the 21 RF, or should I look at the 112# thrust. ...and what length shaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have had both 36v and 24v on mine. You are going to hear it all depends on where you fish which is true. If you fish in very heavy current or need to pull someone on skis a 36v might be the way to go. I stepped down to a 24v to save some bow weight and it does just fine for where I fish and I do not miss having a 36v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I had an 80lb on mine and it worked great. No complaints. 36 volt if you fish current is better of course. If money is no option get a 36 volt and a single 36 volt lithium battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 80 is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convertible13 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 80 on my MA 21 and it works great. I think an RF is lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknaron Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks for the Input guys! What about shaft length? 54" or 60"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangroovin Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I have an 80 with 54". Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 60 if its hand control. 54 is okay if ipilot but I would get 60 inch regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.N Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 My 36v works pretty hard in the passes. The 24v is plenty for the flats and backwaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDS Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 80 on my 21 MA worKs great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Not the same boat ,but my LT 20fter has an 80 and handles what I need. The lt tackle is pretty beefy weight wise. I use a 60in shaft. I can't speak to the need to fight current all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fastlx Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 As mentioned above an 80lb 24v is fine unless you do alot of fishing in areas with heavy current. I prefer hand control since I fish mostly shorelines so I replaced my original motor with one with a 60" shaft and it made a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfishRippn Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 All depends on how you run it. I am in a 18hpx and I wish I had a 36v! I have a 24v and it works exceptionally well for half day heavy load trips or full day light load trips. If I fish all day at the jetties or in bad wind/current then the motor will be dead at the end of the day. My next set up will be a single 36v lithium battery. In my situation with your boat I would not even consider a 24v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknaron Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks for all the input guys! I went with a minn Kota 112 36v, 60”shaft since I’ll be fishing heavy grass most of the time and also chasing bass in the river currents from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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