Trolling Motors

jim t · 03-14-2010, 10:38 PM

Does anybody have any expeience with the new wireless trolling motors with a hand held controller or the footpad models.

Good? Bad? Just okay?

Thanks,

Jim

fisheye48 · 03-14-2010, 10:41 PM

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jim t (3/14/2010)Does anybody have any expeience with the new wireless trolling motors with a hand held controller or the footpad models.

Good? Bad? Just okay?

Thanks,

Jim

everyone that i know that has one loves them!!! i am considering trying to sell mine to get the new minn kota wireless with i-pilot

MAXWELL · 03-14-2010, 11:06 PM

I have the new wireless Minn Kota and I love it. The only thing I don't care for is how quickly it runs down the batterys. It has to run the head and the prop so it does twice the work of a tiller style trolling motor. If you need info Tony at Edgewater Marine can help you out. His forum name is"Voodoo Lounge".

jim t · 03-15-2010, 12:05 AM

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fisheye48 (3/14/2010)

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jim t (3/14/2010)Does anybody have any expeience with the new wireless trolling motors with a hand held controller or the footpad models.

Good? Bad? Just okay?

Thanks,

Jim

everyone that i know that has one loves them!!! i am considering trying to sell mine to get the new minn kota wireless with i-pilot

I think some older models can be upgraded...

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...saltwater.aspx

Jim

Jighead · 03-15-2010, 04:30 PM

I've had one for about 2 years now. Personally I like it better than a foot control but I think I would prefer a hand control.

Pros of remote: Operate motor from anywhere on the boat, clears casting deck of foot control, No Wire to trip over, better balance and less strain on the lower back and legs due to not standing on the control all day, BEST PRO when you get in a tight spot due to wind or current you can walk back and start your outboard while trolling motor is still on.

Cons: need a hand to operate it.... hook a fish in a tight area with wind or current you have to take a hand off your rod and reel, If you fish with a partner they can't just jump up there and control the boat be cause the remote is around your neck.

DO NOT USE REMOTE IN CONFINED AREA WITH GLOVES ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRUST ME I KNOW. MAY LEAD TO RUNNING YOUR BOAT INTO OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS AND RIPPING THE BOLTS SECURING YOUR TROLLING MOTOR TO THE DECK COMPLETELY OUT AND COSTING $150 TO REPAIR.

capt'n slim · 03-15-2010, 10:38 PM

a good fishing partner of mine has one he loves it except for the fact that it does run the battery down and he has had it worked on twice in the last year some chip went out twice right after the warranty went out of course. Not sure if the new Watersnake brand has wireless might want to contact Tim at breeze fabricators and find out i'm going next week to get a 24v 80lb thrust for my boat but it will be tiller handle the less electronics the less to break in my opinion.

X-Shark · 03-16-2010, 11:20 AM

I have one For Sale...priced right.

http://66.210.78.17/fishingforum/Topic501881-46-1.aspx

03-14-2010, 10:38 PM	#1
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,232	Trolling Motors Does anybody have any expeience with the new wireless trolling motors with a hand held controller or the footpad models. Good? Bad? Just okay? Thanks, Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

03-14-2010, 11:06 PM	#3
MAXWELL Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 202	RE: Trolling Motors I have the new wireless Minn Kota and I love it. The only thing I don't care for is how quickly it runs down the batterys. It has to run the head and the prop so it does twice the work of a tiller style trolling motor. If you need info Tony at Edgewater Marine can help you out. His forum name is"Voodoo Lounge".

03-15-2010, 04:30 PM	#5
Jighead Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 1,096	RE: Trolling Motors I've had one for about 2 years now. Personally I like it better than a foot control but I think I would prefer a hand control. Pros of remote: Operate motor from anywhere on the boat, clears casting deck of foot control, No Wire to trip over, better balance and less strain on the lower back and legs due to not standing on the control all day, BEST PRO when you get in a tight spot due to wind or current you can walk back and start your outboard while trolling motor is still on. Cons: need a hand to operate it.... hook a fish in a tight area with wind or current you have to take a hand off your rod and reel, If you fish with a partner they can't just jump up there and control the boat be cause the remote is around your neck. DO NOT USE REMOTE IN CONFINED AREA WITH GLOVES ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRUST ME I KNOW. MAY LEAD TO RUNNING YOUR BOAT INTO OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS AND RIPPING THE BOLTS SECURING YOUR TROLLING MOTOR TO THE DECK COMPLETELY OUT AND COSTING $150 TO REPAIR.

03-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#6
capt'n slim Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pace Posts: 387	RE: Trolling Motors a good fishing partner of mine has one he loves it except for the fact that it does run the battery down and he has had it worked on twice in the last year some chip went out twice right after the warranty went out of course. Not sure if the new Watersnake brand has wireless might want to contact Tim at breeze fabricators and find out i'm going next week to get a 24v 80lb thrust for my boat but it will be tiller handle the less electronics the less to break in my opinion.

03-16-2010, 11:20 AM	#7
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 2,870	RE: Trolling Motors I have one For Sale...priced right. http://66.210.78.17/fishingforum/Topic501881-46-1.aspx

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