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Trolling motor purchase and installation in B.R.?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:22 pm
I unfortunately inherited a boat b/c my FIL passed away. Its a 17.5 Aqua Sport bay boat with a 90 etec, but he didn't have a trolling motor on it.
I think i know what I'm leaning towards with an 80lb MK Riptide.
But, I have no idea on where the best place to buy it and or have it installed.
I have a good bit of boat experience, but have never actually owned one.... thus the lack of knowledge with this.
I think i know what I'm leaning towards with an 80lb MK Riptide.
But, I have no idea on where the best place to buy it and or have it installed.
I have a good bit of boat experience, but have never actually owned one.... thus the lack of knowledge with this.
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Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:32 pm to HebertFest08
Front to Back marine
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:33 pm to Tino
Ma man
This post was edited on 9/29/14 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:33 pm to HebertFest08
Front to Back in BR
I got mine installed at Cajun Outboards in Brusly.
I got mine installed at Cajun Outboards in Brusly.
This post was edited on 9/29/14 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:36 pm to boom roasted
Both purchase and installation?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 9:38 pm to HebertFest08
No. Bought through bass pro (free shipping to store), installed at Cajun Outboards.
This post was edited on 9/29/14 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 7:58 am to HebertFest08
Bumping this just to see if there are any other suggestions on this...
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:44 am to HebertFest08
I bought a MK TR75 Digital from Marine Deal. Saved about $75 compared to everywhere else for the same model. It's the network enabled version and it links up with my Lowrance finder/GPS.
Plus free shipping.
Have been very happy with this motor and will look at Marine Deal again for future purchases.
Plus free shipping.
Have been very happy with this motor and will look at Marine Deal again for future purchases.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:47 am to HebertFest08
whatever you decide,make sure it's remote control.
Had my Motorguide SW75 for 7 years.
Flawless and so damn nice being able to control the boat from anywhere on the boat.
Minn Kota makes a great remote control one as well.
Had my Motorguide SW75 for 7 years.
Flawless and so damn nice being able to control the boat from anywhere on the boat.
Minn Kota makes a great remote control one as well.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 1:23 pm to meauxjeaux2
A little apprehensive with the remote stuff. This will be basically something to run the marsh with in Reggio/Delacroix will the remote circuitry and what not hold up?
That's why I'm leaning towards the hand control
That's why I'm leaning towards the hand control
Posted on 9/30/14 at 1:35 pm to HebertFest08
Dude,they're much better than tiller controls. No moving circuitry,all the electronics are in the box bolted to the boat,not the head.
They are tough! I had a 18' Kenner 1800 with the SW75 Motorguide on it and fished al over south Louisiana with it.Delacroix,Buras,Lake Pontchartrain,Fourchon,Cocodrie,Big Lake.
Tiller control you have to twist the handle and that part inside the head goes bad on all of em.
Clip this to your belt buckle and its always right by your fishing hand for quick access.It's on a retractable lanyard as well.
Pic i took running down the ICW @ Lake Borgne
They are tough! I had a 18' Kenner 1800 with the SW75 Motorguide on it and fished al over south Louisiana with it.Delacroix,Buras,Lake Pontchartrain,Fourchon,Cocodrie,Big Lake.
Tiller control you have to twist the handle and that part inside the head goes bad on all of em.
Clip this to your belt buckle and its always right by your fishing hand for quick access.It's on a retractable lanyard as well.
Pic i took running down the ICW @ Lake Borgne
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 1:50 pm to meauxjeaux2
You make a good point.... Will definitely look into it. I was told to stay away from motor guides. Apparently you had good luck with yours? Any issues at all?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 2:07 pm to HebertFest08
I wouldn't let Front to Back pump gas in my boat. Had a very bad experience there.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 2:24 pm to HebertFest08
none. Just don't listen to any fanboys and make your own decision.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 2:43 pm to Me4Heisman
quote:
I wouldn't let Front to Back pump gas in my boat. Had a very bad experience there.
I've read a few bad reviews on them... The only other place is cajun in addis ?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:35 pm to HebertFest08
Aqua Marine does great work.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 6:17 pm to HebertFest08
Check out classique aquasports.com
For mount location odeas
For mount location odeas
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:00 pm to HebertFest08
Front to Back (formerly called [I]"The Trolling Motor Shop[/i].")
Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:53 pm to meauxjeaux2
Okay... So I've done some research and they say to pick your proper thrust you must use 2lbs of thrust per 100lbs. The boat is 1740, so according to that I need a min of about 35lbs. I was looking into an 80, but shite I may have a wake if I use that.
Id assume loaded I'd be able to be fine with a 54? Or should I get an 80?
Id assume loaded I'd be able to be fine with a 54? Or should I get an 80?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:02 pm to HebertFest08
My FIL just got a 18ft aluminum with a 75 MK and that bitch flies on 5.
Dont short yourself on the trolling motor. Its nice to breeze through grass and pads without getting stopped every 10 feet.
Dont short yourself on the trolling motor. Its nice to breeze through grass and pads without getting stopped every 10 feet.
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