trolling motor mounted on main motor - Moderated Discussion Areas

  ContinuousWave
  Whaler
  Moderated Discussion Areas
  ContinuousWave: Whaler Performance
  trolling motor mounted on main motor

search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author Topic:   trolling motor mounted on main motor

mickey posted 07-11-2001 11:54 AM ET (US)
Anyone have any experience with Minn Kota engine mounted trolling motor. Thanks
Bigshot posted 07-11-2001 01:43 PM ET (US)
Great if you have limited room. They are not cheap. I am not crazy about the added weight being on the engine.
james cosby posted 07-11-2001 02:42 PM ET (US)
I considered one of these for my Outrage, but then thought that if I needed the main engine up for clearance, couldn't use the trolling motor. Saw some that mounted on trim tabs that looked interesting. JC
Bigshot posted 07-11-2001 03:12 PM ET (US)
Those are not cheap either. I wonder if you steer from using the port or starboard motor(like duals). I never thought of the shallow water problem.
Dick E posted 07-11-2001 07:43 PM ET (US)
I have one on for almost three years.
I did not want to mess with the bow rail so I went for the engine mount.
The Minkota EM42 pushes my 17' montauk pretty good I guess 4-5 mph.
I mostly live bait fish inland for striped bass with the baits on a slow troll.
Yes, you steer with main motor.
I ran the control thru the tunnel and out the console.
It looks pretty nice .I have my fish finder and controls all right there.
I would say the negative is fishing line can get tangled in your prop so have wrench to take prop off -no big deal. IF you don't you will eat your seals up.
Reverse is not as fast as forward.
Motor has worked flawless in three yesars.
When the boat on plane the trolling motor is out of the water.
I paid $399 for mine I think they go for around $429 now.
Hope this helps.
Dick E
mickey posted 07-11-2001 09:38 PM ET (US)
Dick E. Thanks for the info. Im going to have one installed on my montauk soon.

Hop to:

Contact Us | RETURN to ContinuousWave Top Page

Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Freeware Version 2000
Purchase our Licensed Version- which adds many more features!
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 2000.

Author	Topic: trolling motor mounted on main motor
mickey	posted 07-11-2001 11:54 AM ET (US) Anyone have any experience with Minn Kota engine mounted trolling motor. Thanks
Bigshot	posted 07-11-2001 01:43 PM ET (US) Great if you have limited room. They are not cheap. I am not crazy about the added weight being on the engine.
james cosby	posted 07-11-2001 02:42 PM ET (US) I considered one of these for my Outrage, but then thought that if I needed the main engine up for clearance, couldn't use the trolling motor. Saw some that mounted on trim tabs that looked interesting. JC
Bigshot	posted 07-11-2001 03:12 PM ET (US) Those are not cheap either. I wonder if you steer from using the port or starboard motor(like duals). I never thought of the shallow water problem.
Dick E	posted 07-11-2001 07:43 PM ET (US) I have one on for almost three years. I did not want to mess with the bow rail so I went for the engine mount. The Minkota EM42 pushes my 17' montauk pretty good I guess 4-5 mph. I mostly live bait fish inland for striped bass with the baits on a slow troll. Yes, you steer with main motor. I ran the control thru the tunnel and out the console. It looks pretty nice .I have my fish finder and controls all right there. I would say the negative is fishing line can get tangled in your prop so have wrench to take prop off -no big deal. IF you don't you will eat your seals up. Reverse is not as fast as forward. Motor has worked flawless in three yesars. When the boat on plane the trolling motor is out of the water. I paid $399 for mine I think they go for around $429 now. Hope this helps. Dick E
mickey	posted 07-11-2001 09:38 PM ET (US) Dick E. Thanks for the info. Im going to have one installed on my montauk soon.