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waterfowler0826
MMT Member
Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:01 pm Posts: 42
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Trolling motor
Boat should be ready from gatortail by the end of the month and was wondering what trolling motor you guys are running. It's been a while since I've been in the market for one and man these things have gotten fancy. Are all the new bells and whistles worth the extra money and if not which ones can you not live with out. Thanks in advance and the countdown to teal season is on!
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:29 am |
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North LA Hunter
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Trolling motor
I just got a Minn Kota 55lb I pilot saltwater trolling motor. Don't really care for foot controlled and it wasn't too much more for the i pilot from the hand controlled.
I've used it 4-5 times a week for about 3 weeks now and like it.
The remote takes some getting use to but I think I've got it figured out now.
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:21 pm |
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Old School
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 3067 Location: Earth
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Re: Trolling motor
Minn Kota I pilot or the Motor guide remote controlled.
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:54 pm |
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waterfowler0826
MMT Member
Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:01 pm Posts: 42
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Re: Trolling motor
The minn Kota with the I pilot was the exact one I was leaning towards. Thanks for the info guys!
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:42 pm |
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Exbellicus
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:59 pm Posts: 126
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Re: Trolling motor
Minn Kota 55 edge 55 here...plenty of power for my 1848. I have the hand control with big foot arm and foot power pedal. Not enough room on my deck for the foot control model. Plus if I try to stand up and do it I'll fall in the water.
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:28 pm |
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North LA Hunter
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Trolling motor
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Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:16 am |
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CDG
MMT Member
Joined: Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:23 pm Posts: 15
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Re: Trolling motor
Just saw this post. What trolling motor did you get? I have a Minn Kota Edge 55lb thrust on a 20x60 GDSD and it feels way underpowered. I understand that to go bigger I would need to add another battery though.
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Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:44 am |
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NannySlayer
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:49 pm Posts: 456 Location: S.C.
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Re: Trolling motor
I have a 55# hand job min kota. Lakes and slack tides it does great. I would like a little more in heavy current but honestly it does fine. Definitely do not want another battery.
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Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:50 pm |
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Rooterpig
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 6:48 am Posts: 125 Location: East central Florida.
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Re: Trolling motor
I have a Minn Kota riptide 55 hand control. Very wide 19 foot boat. Works fine. Did not want a 24 volt motor.
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Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:36 am |
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WestEndAngler
MMT Moderator
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
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Re: Trolling motor
Minn Kota 55 has been pushing my 1860 for years. I have an early version of the iPilot. I plan on upgrading to a newer TM later this year. I am really considering going with a 24V system.
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