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blackfoot posted 02-16-2007 11:32 PM ET (US)
Interested in putting on a transom electric trolling motor on a 17' Montauk. Any opinions as far how #'s of trust and shaft length. I will use this for trolling on freshwater lakes. Thanks
Tom C posted 02-19-2007 02:53 PM ET (US)
I have a 50# thrust Minn Koto on the stern of my Montauk. Not sure of shaft length. It pushes the boat nicely.
azgeorge posted 02-20-2007 11:58 AM ET (US)
I am using a 55# thrust, 12volt, 42 inch shaft Minn Kota.I like the the longer shaft as I am usually standing while operating. It moves the boat along easily.
DBXSharpe posted 07-02-2007 09:36 PM ET (US)
I have a 2005 Montauk 170, and I'd like to put an electric trolling motor on either the transom or the engine (90 hp four-stroke). I don't want to put it on the bow. Any suggestions or experience to share? Pros and cons, other than price (which is relevant, but I can sort that out). Thanks!
Dick E posted 07-02-2007 10:27 PM ET (US)
I have a 98 Montauk with 90 hp 2 stroke Merc, it has Minn Kota engine mount trolling motor with 55 # thrust.
It enough power except the very windy days.
I have my control at the console.
Negatives
It is better to pull the boat (motor on bow) then to push the boat (motor on stern). Better control.

Rear mounted motor can catch your trolling line if not careful.
Cannot mount engine too high on the transom or trolling motor blade will not be completely submerged.
Positives
Reliability-had mine for 8 years with one rebuilt.
Not having to going up to the bow to set the motor.
Keeps the bow area free to use cast net, etc.
DBXSharpe posted 07-03-2007 09:43 AM ET (US)
Thanks, Dick. That is just the kind of information I was looking for. - Dave

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Author	Topic: Trolling Motor
blackfoot	posted 02-16-2007 11:32 PM ET (US) Interested in putting on a transom electric trolling motor on a 17' Montauk. Any opinions as far how #'s of trust and shaft length. I will use this for trolling on freshwater lakes. Thanks
Tom C	posted 02-19-2007 02:53 PM ET (US) I have a 50# thrust Minn Koto on the stern of my Montauk. Not sure of shaft length. It pushes the boat nicely.
azgeorge	posted 02-20-2007 11:58 AM ET (US) I am using a 55# thrust, 12volt, 42 inch shaft Minn Kota.I like the the longer shaft as I am usually standing while operating. It moves the boat along easily.
DBXSharpe	posted 07-02-2007 09:36 PM ET (US) I have a 2005 Montauk 170, and I'd like to put an electric trolling motor on either the transom or the engine (90 hp four-stroke). I don't want to put it on the bow. Any suggestions or experience to share? Pros and cons, other than price (which is relevant, but I can sort that out). Thanks!
Dick E	posted 07-02-2007 10:27 PM ET (US) I have a 98 Montauk with 90 hp 2 stroke Merc, it has Minn Kota engine mount trolling motor with 55 # thrust. It enough power except the very windy days. I have my control at the console. Negatives It is better to pull the boat (motor on bow) then to push the boat (motor on stern). Better control. Rear mounted motor can catch your trolling line if not careful. Cannot mount engine too high on the transom or trolling motor blade will not be completely submerged. Positives Reliability-had mine for 8 years with one rebuilt. Not having to going up to the bow to set the motor. Keeps the bow area free to use cast net, etc.
DBXSharpe	posted 07-03-2007 09:43 AM ET (US) Thanks, Dick. That is just the kind of information I was looking for. - Dave