thinking of getting a trolling motor

TN · 11-21-2008, 11:04 PM

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I?ve got a 20 foot Sea Hunt and was thinking of getting a trolling motor. Has any one got a good review or brand.

Flatspro · 11-21-2008, 11:12 PM

Well you really only have 2 choices Minnkota (yamaha) or Motor guide (mercury) as for the question about brands is kind of like do you like blondes or brunettes everyone will be different. Now I wouldn't get any thing less than 80lb thrust. Just my opinion.

Fishermon · 11-21-2008, 11:34 PM

also consider the wireless &copilot features. Fun to use....make sure to get a cover for the trolling motor itself . In one years' expose to the elemets the top and bottomplate can start peeling off and such.I replaced mine (free under warranty) I own a minn kota...love it is like walking on water on a nice day. I can either use the wireless or the pedal controls (15 ft long cable ) oh...bow mount for sure .

X-Shark · 11-22-2008, 07:55 AM

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In one years' expose to the elemets the top and bottom plate can start peeling off and such.

Do you turn the power off to the TM when not in use? You do have a CB that you trip correct?

Finatic · 11-23-2008, 05:02 PM

Good advice so far! At least 80lb thrust, 24volt is a good start.One other thing to think about is foot vs hand control. With foot control think about how you will operate it, especially in rough or choppy water. Its difficult to stand on the bow, one foot on the control, bouncing up and down in a chop....but if you have a seat, its hands free operation.

You need to determine shaft length that will be required. You will need a min of 8" of shaft underwater. So min shaft length will be distance from bow to waterline on your boat + comfortable distance above bow to allow for easy hand control + 8 to 12" for shaft below water. This model would be a start: http://store.coastalmarineelectronics.com/33637.html

reeltrouble · 12-02-2008, 09:31 PM

I have had both motorguide and minn kota and they both have there pitfalls. The tilt handle on the minn kota will be most of problem. Motorguides do not like vibration what so ever so take your pick they both have problems.

nic247nite · 12-05-2008, 05:52 PM

We sell both, I think that Minn is a better made trolling motor. Check them both out and see which has more of the features you need. Got questions hopefully I can help.

bobbster · 12-05-2008, 10:54 PM

I got my 74lb thrust Minn kota from Nick @ Posner . It works wonders with my new power pole!

redfish99999 · 01-04-2009, 10:38 AM

I just installed a troller on my 20' T Top.... 'Had to because a severely broken leg is gonna force me to fish the bay more than I usually do.......

After researching I decided on a transom mount...two reasons 1. I fish from the back of the boat and 2. It can get very rough even in the bay so a bow mount may be dangerous....

After more research, I concluded the an 80# MinnKota was the best bet for me...... But, I found a 82# Motor guide at half price..... The hint came from a guy on this forum..... I built a mount from aluminum angle pieces...... I can removeit pretty quickly whenI want to go offshore......

I've had it out in Joes Bayou once and it provides all the power I need... I still need to use it a few times and refine my methodolgy but I think I'm gonna like it

Capt. Bob Quarles · 01-22-2009, 10:31 PM

I have owned 4 motorguides over the years on 4 different boats, they have performed flawlessly...

my friends with Minn Kota have had some serious problems..just thought you should know.

I went all out: remote control 24 volt and quick release mount.. I love it.

S & S Marine did a great job on the install, the batteries and the onboard charging system.

11-21-2008, 11:04 PM	#1
TN Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	thinking of getting a trolling motor <SPAN lang=EN> I?ve got a 20 foot Sea Hunt and was thinking of getting a trolling motor. Has any one got a good review or brand.

11-21-2008, 11:12 PM	#2
Flatspro Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 544	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor Well you really only have 2 choices Minnkota (yamaha) or Motor guide (mercury) as for the question about brands is kind of like do you like blondes or brunettes everyone will be different. Now I wouldn't get any thing less than 80lb thrust. Just my opinion. __________________ Chad Skeeles pensacolakayakcharters.com

11-21-2008, 11:34 PM	#3
Fishermon Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Beach, Fl Posts: 993	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor also consider the wireless &copilot features. Fun to use....make sure to get a cover for the trolling motor itself . In one years' expose to the elemets the top and bottomplate can start peeling off and such.I replaced mine (free under warranty) I own a minn kota...love it is like walking on water on a nice day. I can either use the wireless or the pedal controls (15 ft long cable ) oh...bow mount for sure .

11-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
Finatic Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 66	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor Good advice so far! At least 80lb thrust, 24volt is a good start.One other thing to think about is foot vs hand control. With foot control think about how you will operate it, especially in rough or choppy water. Its difficult to stand on the bow, one foot on the control, bouncing up and down in a chop....but if you have a seat, its hands free operation. You need to determine shaft length that will be required. You will need a min of 8" of shaft underwater. So min shaft length will be distance from bow to waterline on your boat + comfortable distance above bow to allow for easy hand control + 8 to 12" for shaft below water. This model would be a start: http://store.coastalmarineelectronics.com/33637.html __________________ www.CoastalMarineElectronics.com

12-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
reeltrouble Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 82	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor I have had both motorguide and minn kota and they both have there pitfalls. The tilt handle on the minn kota will be most of problem. Motorguides do not like vibration what so ever so take your pick they both have problems.

12-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
nic247nite Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Posner Marine Posts: 230	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor We sell both, I think that Minn is a better made trolling motor. Check them both out and see which has more of the features you need. Got questions hopefully I can help.

12-05-2008, 10:54 PM	#8
bobbster Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 53	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor *I got my 74lb thrust Minn kota from Nick @ Posner . It works wonders with my new power pole!*

01-04-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
redfish99999 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 205	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor I just installed a troller on my 20' T Top.... 'Had to because a severely broken leg is gonna force me to fish the bay more than I usually do....... After researching I decided on a transom mount...two reasons 1. I fish from the back of the boat and 2. It can get very rough even in the bay so a bow mount may be dangerous.... After more research, I concluded the an 80# MinnKota was the best bet for me...... But, I found a 82# Motor guide at half price..... The hint came from a guy on this forum..... I built a mount from aluminum angle pieces...... I can removeit pretty quickly whenI want to go offshore...... I've had it out in Joes Bayou once and it provides all the power I need... I still need to use it a few times and refine my methodolgy but I think I'm gonna like it

01-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#10
Capt. Bob Quarles Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 161	RE: thinking of getting a trolling motor I have owned 4 motorguides over the years on 4 different boats, they have performed flawlessly... my friends with Minn Kota have had some serious problems..just thought you should know. I went all out: remote control 24 volt and quick release mount.. I love it. S & S Marine did a great job on the install, the batteries and the onboard charging system.

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