Trolling motor suggestions

Post by RC » February 3rd, 2005, 9:04 pm

Tin Can
Sorry to hear that about the shaft on the 3X steer. I sold my hell's bay and am getting one of the Sea Pro 21' bay boats so I am fixing to be purchasing a new trolling motor. The draft on this boat, claim 10" but I doubt it, will be a whole lot more than I am used to, hell's bay 4" verified, but when I am in shallow I have always pulled the motor up till it almost cavitates and when I am in deeper water I put it down as deep as it takes to stay hooked up. How much adjustment will i have? Might have to look at the motorguide. I have had several and never had a problem. I switched to minnkota when they came out with the maximizer. I also recommend the variable speed rather than the 5 speed.

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » February 4th, 2005, 8:02 am

From Minn Kota site.

Choosing the correct shaft length is important so that the anglerâ€™s electric motor does not cavitate. The rule of thumb is that the center of the motor section should be submerged 9". In general, shaft length selection is more critical with bow-mount motors versus transom-mount motors.

DoubleD · Post by **DoubleD** » February 4th, 2005, 8:49 am

Cabela's quick release mount has a "little" hole for a little lock. Not much of a deterrant for a real thief, but it should still be after breakfast if there's a lot of windows in the restaurant.

When the motor is removed, there's only a 1/2" x 4" x 6" puck on the deck.

My new 55# MK worked awesome last weekend. It couldn't keep up with CD's 101#, but it ran into the wind for about 6 hours straight.

Post by RC » February 4th, 2005, 9:20 am

Sometimes I have to put my trolling motor down 2' to keep it in the water in rough water and other times I have it just below the surface trying to get over a bar. If I can't adjust the 3x steer like this I don't want it.