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RobertRibley posted 11-19-2004 01:15 AM ET (US)
I am restoring and setting up my Just-purchased 1982 Montauk for river fishing and mountain lake fishing. I am considering putting a trolling motor on it and thought a transom mount would be a cleaner way to go. This also allows me to see my fish finder. My main motor is a 2000 90-HP V-4 Johnson two-stroke. Any ideas on models or makes of electric trolling motor that would work well?
Robert
WT posted 11-19-2004 02:42 PM ET (US)
I love my Minnkota.
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/index_flash.asp
I think you will find that most fishermen will recommend an electric trolling motor be install on the bow.
WT
Drisney posted 11-21-2004 10:19 PM ET (US)
Robert,
Trolling motors work better pulling the boat around. (bow mount) However transom mount is easier and cheaper. (I use transom mount on my 13) Just a quick note for your fishing at altitude. I had a problem with my 16/17 when fishing at high altitude. I was at approximately 7,000 feet and the boat died everytime I tried to accelerate to a plane. Luckily there was a boat mechanic at the marina. He told me that the carburator needed to be adjusted and the prop changed to work properly. I said it was only for a week fishing. He tipped me to a method to get by. As you accelerate, when it is about to die; hit the choke momentarily. This allows the motor to jump to the high speed jets and plane out. He assured me it would not harm the motor . I run it for several years after that without trouble. Dave
jimh posted 11-22-2004 08:37 AM ET (US)
In your 1982 Montauk you will find embedded wood in the bow to which you can attach the mount for the electric motor. See:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/graphics/17wood1190x743.jpeg

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Author	Topic: MONTAUK: Electric Trolling Motor
RobertRibley	posted 11-19-2004 01:15 AM ET (US) I am restoring and setting up my Just-purchased 1982 Montauk for river fishing and mountain lake fishing. I am considering putting a trolling motor on it and thought a transom mount would be a cleaner way to go. This also allows me to see my fish finder. My main motor is a 2000 90-HP V-4 Johnson two-stroke. Any ideas on models or makes of electric trolling motor that would work well? Robert
WT	posted 11-19-2004 02:42 PM ET (US) I love my Minnkota. http://www.minnkotamotors.com/index_flash.asp I think you will find that most fishermen will recommend an electric trolling motor be install on the bow. WT
Drisney	posted 11-21-2004 10:19 PM ET (US) Robert, Trolling motors work better pulling the boat around. (bow mount) However transom mount is easier and cheaper. (I use transom mount on my 13) Just a quick note for your fishing at altitude. I had a problem with my 16/17 when fishing at high altitude. I was at approximately 7,000 feet and the boat died everytime I tried to accelerate to a plane. Luckily there was a boat mechanic at the marina. He told me that the carburator needed to be adjusted and the prop changed to work properly. I said it was only for a week fishing. He tipped me to a method to get by. As you accelerate, when it is about to die; hit the choke momentarily. This allows the motor to jump to the high speed jets and plane out. He assured me it would not harm the motor . I run it for several years after that without trouble. Dave
jimh	posted 11-22-2004 08:37 AM ET (US) In your 1982 Montauk you will find embedded wood in the bow to which you can attach the mount for the electric motor. See: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/graphics/17wood1190x743.jpeg