For best performance, a trolling motor should have the appropriate amount of thrust for the size and weight of the boat. When the motor’s thrust does not closely match the boat, Boat Scale can be used to fine‑tune performance.
- The default Boat Scale setting is 0, which assumes the motor and boat are properly matched.
- If the motor is underpowered for the boat, increase the Boat Scale.
- If the motor is overpowered for the boat, decrease the Boat Scale.
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Recommended Thrust
Thrust requirements are based on the total weight of the boat when fully loaded, including fuel, passengers, gear, and tackle.
Minn Kota recommends selecting a trolling motor with at least 2 pounds of thrust for every 100 pounds of boat weight. This recommendation reflects typical lake‑fishing conditions and should be used as a general reference when determining whether a motor’s thrust is well matched to the boat.
Boat Scale Adjustment Options
Adjust Boat Scale Instructions
- Press the Home button.
- Use the Menu Up and Menu Down buttons to scroll to the System menu at the bottom of the screen.
- Press the Right Softkey to open the System menu.
- Scroll to Boat Scale and press OK to select it.
Use the Menu Up and Menu Down buttons to select +2, +1, 0, ‑1, or ‑2.
- Press OK to confirm your selection. The indicator next to the selected value will appear solid.
Press the Right Softkey to select Close. The Boat Scale setting is saved automatically.
