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edge 55 (12v) vs edge 70 (24v) on 17' g3 aluminum

I'm curious if anyone has experience upgrading from an Edge 55 (12v) to a 70 hp, 24v model. I find that my 17' g3 aluminum boat will cruise at about 1.8 mph on the 55 hp when not fighting the wind. This would be on the highest speed setting, 5.

I like the really cover water and sometimes need to troll right into a 15+ mph wind so was wondering if a 70 hp would allow me to keep the speed on say 3 most of the time (preserving battery) but offer me the chance to bump to 4 and 5 and fight that wind better.

Any input is appreciated.

PS I already have 2 trolling batteries in the boat. Right now they are wired parallel to give me long run time and not work either battery down too low even if I fish all day.
 
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