I'm seriously considering picking up a trolling motor for my boat. I racked up quite a few hours on my motor so far this year just moving slowly along shorelines fishing for bass where a trolling motor would have been ideal. Seems like a no brainer to spend ~$600 on that to keep the hours down and maintenance away from the big engine. But I have some questions I haven't found the answer to in other threads. First, for tritoons that don't have the deck go over the tips of the toons, I assume that makes center mounting impossible, right? Or does the motor stick out far enough that it can still be mounted inline with the center toon? I assume I would have to mount it between two of the toons but I can't find anything on it. And does it still work right if it isn't mounted in the center?
Next, I know some people get the special trolling motor door, but I don't want to do that. I'd like to just use the quick release plate and remove it more often. I assume I can pull it up out of the water but still leave it upright while I motor around, can anyone confirm that? Then when we're done fishing, I just want to pull it off and stick it in my center tube storage. It will never go into the 'lay flat' position unless I could somehow lay it flat sideways across my bow. That would be sweet.
This is the motor I'm thinking of getting: Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 54 Pontoon Boat Trolling Motor with Quick Release Bracket (54-lb Thrust, 48" Shaft)
I know a 24v would do a better job, but it sounds like most people with a the 12v 54 lb have been pretty happy with it. I just don't want two more batteries in the mix. I've got too much stuff on my boat most of the time anyway. On batteries, if I add a third battery to my two battery setup, can I add another Yandina combiner and have my motor charge all three at the same time?
And last, am I going to regret it if I don't spring for the iPilot?
Thanks in advance for the input and opinions!
Next, I know some people get the special trolling motor door, but I don't want to do that. I'd like to just use the quick release plate and remove it more often. I assume I can pull it up out of the water but still leave it upright while I motor around, can anyone confirm that? Then when we're done fishing, I just want to pull it off and stick it in my center tube storage. It will never go into the 'lay flat' position unless I could somehow lay it flat sideways across my bow. That would be sweet.
This is the motor I'm thinking of getting: Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 54 Pontoon Boat Trolling Motor with Quick Release Bracket (54-lb Thrust, 48" Shaft)
I know a 24v would do a better job, but it sounds like most people with a the 12v 54 lb have been pretty happy with it. I just don't want two more batteries in the mix. I've got too much stuff on my boat most of the time anyway. On batteries, if I add a third battery to my two battery setup, can I add another Yandina combiner and have my motor charge all three at the same time?
And last, am I going to regret it if I don't spring for the iPilot?
Thanks in advance for the input and opinions!
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