trolling motors

Post by **jmay** » April 17th, 2003, 1:54 pm

a couple of questions... first with all the corrosion resistant lubes out there like corrosion x. avil etc.. is it still worth the money for the difference in the salt water trollers vs. fresh water?? and I have a 18' CC sea chaser, what is the recommended shaft length? I will be in salt water an average of 20-25 days a year.. I am a stickler for flushing and rinsing after a flats trip and I almost always put in at lake west point on the way home for a quick bath of everything. Also, any thoughts on the trolling motor battery and set up?

Post by **Tom Keels** » April 17th, 2003, 1:58 pm

It really doesn't matter how much you wash it and spray it, it will still corrode. I have a minkota autopilot on my jon boat and it has lost most of the paint on the lower unit and the hinge pin is always covered in rust. The foot control went out within 6 months but minnkota replaced it

That being said, if I keep the hinge coated with lithium grease, it still is going strong.

I think it is worth the money for the saltwater versions, because you really don't have to keep after cleaning it. If you get one though, stay away from motorguide.

Post by **jmay** » April 17th, 2003, 2:20 pm

my research has me leaning toward the new riptides... any suggestions on the shaft length?

Post by **Tom Keels** » April 17th, 2003, 4:57 pm

That depends on the boat. Longer is better when its down, but can be harder to store when its up. Shorter is better as it is easier to store, but if it is too short, it can ventilate in choppy seas.

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Post by **jmay** » April 17th, 2003, 5:56 pm

thanks

Post by **CSMarine** » April 18th, 2003, 7:58 am

jmay, agree completly with tom. I went through 8-10 freshwater trolling motors before I got smart enough to buy a Rip Tide. I also agree about the Motor Guide. Gets sloppy in a short period of time, shaft bends easy and it's noisy. I have a low profile bow, so I have the 42" shaft RT55. it also has a composite shaft. My pard has the same motor on a 18V Kenner with the 52" shaft, and it works well. I would never own a foot control for the Gulf. Cables sieze up, and it's hard to stand on one foot in rough water very long. "That's all I got to say on that."

Post by **jmay** » April 18th, 2003, 8:40 am

thanks CS my sea chaser 1800 rg would be similar to the Kenner so the 52" shaft would probably work for me too.

dowawoo · Post by **dowawoo** » April 30th, 2003, 10:42 pm

I have a Great White, used it for years now, I rinse it with fresh water each time and can get parts as I need them from several sources on line...it is tough, and still running and looking like new.