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The reason the duel head motor is bad nothing is blocking the water from hitting it with a single set up the water from the big motor blocks water from getting to it. So I opted for the Mikk Kota Rip Tide series engine mount.
Motor speed controlled via wired remote.
Engine mount trolling motor problems. As for pulling plugs my Mercury 115 4 stroke idles down to 8 mph with no problem. I only wish I had a Troll Master on it. It is difficult to manipulate the throttle to keep me in the 15 20 mph range.
When I bought my boat I considered like you are now an EM motor vs a trolling plate vs socks changing prop pitch adding a hydrofoil and found that I needed nothing for. Bear in mind that if this distance is even an inch less- say 12- you are likely to run into performance problems. This distance prevents the trolling motor cavitation which causes enough noise to scare away the fishes and also results in reduced power.
Engine mount trolling motors are best for dual purpose boats. Here are some pics of the motor mounted on the back of the boat. The reason the duel head motor is bad nothing is blocking the water from hitting it with a single set up the water from the big motor blocks water from getting to it.
The double headed motor they are off to the side causing alot of pressure I talked to some guys who had major problems. Engine mount trolling motors. I had one and you are stuck to the drivers seat no good.
I now have a 96 Crestliner Phantom 2160 open bow with a bow mounted trolling motor and it is tons better. Even if you have a stern mounted trolling motor that is not tied to the boat steering you still will have issues steering it in any kind of wind. For the few hours that my Navigator did run my trolling motor blades kept on breaking.
Another minus is that your trolling motor blades are in the water while cruising at 45 mph or so. Small debris that will not harm your outdrive such as twigs small sticks can cause your blades to break. Engine Mount Trolling Motors are designed to be center mounted ONLY.
Mounting an Engine Mount outside of a boats centerline can cause damage to the EM or to the boats engine. Water craft with more than a single outboard are generally not a. Selecting the Right Sized Motor.
Minn Kota engine mount trolling motors vary only by thrust so you dont need to worry about selecting from different feature sets or series. The only real decision youll need to make is how powerful of a motor you want need. Minn Kotas engine mount models come in 55 80 101 and 160 lbs models.
Mounts to your outboard engine saving valuable deck space. A great choice for dual-purpose boats or where a traditional installation is difficult. Motor speed controlled via wired remote.
Steered via the existing outboard wheel. Variable speed motors ranging from 55 to 160 lbs. Will it fit your outboard.
See our guide on engine mount compatibility. Many of our motors are temporarily sold out. If a model is missing the Add to Cart button it is only available through an Authorized Dealer.
ENGINE MOUNT FRESHWATER TROLLING MOTOR PRODUCT MANUALS. Engine Mount 55 lb. Owners Manual - English.
Manual 2384932 14 mb. Conclusion Get bow mount. Posted 01-14-2007 0759 PM ET US Johnny I installed a Motorguide Engine mounted trolling motor on my 1986 Montauk with a 2000 90 HP Johnson.
It worked great for my purposes. I installed the batteries in the console and the controller was velcroed to the top of the console. Here are step by step instructions for Minn Kota Terrova Minn Kota Ulterra Minn Kota Ultrex Minn Kota Powerdrive or any other bow mount trolling motor ins.
I have one on my 24 Manitou with a 250 HP. Outboard and it moves me around without issues. Mine is mounted on the bow with a quick release.
I troll for salmon with it at 22 MPH for up to 5 hours at a whack. It will troll in excess of 3 MPH if you want but as with any trolling motor the faster you go the faster you use up battery power. Shaking or Vibration in Your Trolling Motors.
While using a trolling motor it might vibrate or shake. This can be harmful for on board batteries the motor and the fittings as well as being irritating to those you are fishing with. Check your boats battery connections first before moving onto other possible causes.
How to use an engine mounted electric motor for trolling. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history and influence.
Trolling motor on 230 LXF. 2017 230CC on order2013 Tracker Targa V18 Combo - Sold. The paperwork from minn Kota says the quick release shouldnt be used with the 72 shaft but weve not had any issues with it.
We added the extra bracing underneath to help spread the load. Since the Engine Mounted trolling motor in mounted on the big motor cavitation plate the trolling motor will always be in the water even in rolling waves. Whenever the big motor is not running.
These engine mounts also come as twin motors delivering thrust up to 202 lbs of thrust for really big boats. 40 out of 5 stars MinnKota 55 Engine Mounted Trolling Motor. Reviewed in the United States on July 8 2013.
Overall I am satisfied with this product. I have an 18 foot open bow runabout that we mainly use for tubing and floating with the kids. However I did want the ability to troll so we could fish access lakes that were.
With a high bow on a lot of vessels a traditional electric trolling motor isnt an option. Even with a long shaft on Minn Kota and Motor Guide. Not to mention deploying and stowing walking around to the bow on a cuddy cabin.
So I opted for the Mikk Kota Rip Tide series engine mount. With 6 bolts it mounts on the cavitation plate.