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Bow Fishing Deck Question
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MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:06 pm Posts: 283 
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 Bow Fishing Deck QuestionI just put a trolling motor on my boat. I'm about to add a bow fishing deck. Do I make the deck so it fits above the trolling motor and not use it or do I make the deck and put the trolling motor on the deck and use it? Where is the best for the placement of the generator? I see some rigs have them mounted high above there surface drives and some just in the boat on the floor? What are the pros and cons of the two?
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| Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:27 pm |
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Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:51 pm Posts: 36
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question I would mount the trolling motor on the deck and use it. You have it so why not. I have mine mounted high on the stern to keep it out of the way and no problem with fumes. If you can purchase a Honda generator you won't regret it. Very quiet and very good on gasoline. Hope that helps.
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| Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:34 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:27 am Posts: 1612
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question you can get those "suitcase" style generators cheaper than the honda's
look at kipor, generac. But alot of guys use the kipors and love them I would mount the trolling motor in the middle on the top deck. If your going to run the trolling motor and the lights you need to run an IOTA55, give me a call and i'll tell ya a little more on how ima set mine up |
| Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:53 pm |
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MMT Addict  Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:07 am Posts: 676 Location: Stuck in the marsh, LA
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question I'll be in from work next wed., If you want we can meet up and talk about it if you haven't already built it.
_________________ 1854 Sportsman's Fab 2046 Uncle-J Skiff 35 GTR |
| Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:41 pm |
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MMT F.E.  Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:11 pm Posts: 955 Location: Lake Charles, LA
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question i second that.... buy a honda and you won't regert it... one of the best investments I have made for the homsteade and bowfishing with the airboat....
Turbo is right.... Iota converters are one of the best ways to go (dont know first hand as I dont use one but just from asking around as I was considering different set ups on my boat in the future) |
| Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:57 pm |
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MMT Sponsor
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:07 pm Posts: 16608
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question Fork a trolling motor!!
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| Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:15 pm |
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MMT F.E.  Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:24 pm Posts: 761 Location: New Orleans, LA.
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question _________________ When in doubt, throttle out. 18x60 prodrive w/36 prodrive |
| Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:50 pm |
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MMT Addict Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:07 am Posts: 676 Location: Stuck in the marsh, LA
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question You can kill plenty of fish with a troll motor. The biggest issue is going to be running out of juice...
Back in the day w/ a troll motor: _________________ 1854 Sportsman's Fab 2046 Uncle-J Skiff 35 GTR |
| Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:12 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:21 pm Posts: 1262 Location: St. Francisville, LA
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question My old setup...I used a trolling motor on the quick release bracket so i could move it between the boat and the deck. i dont use a trollin motor on my new rig. i just have a buddy drive and take turns shooting.
New Rig. _________________ 2060 CC 3/4 Gator-tail 1/4 Brother Breaux Boat /35GTR Cowboy thought- a thong on a woman is like a barbed wire fence. It protects the property but doesnt obstruct the view. |
| Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:38 pm |
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MMT F.E.  Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:34 pm Posts: 978 Location: GA
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Re: Bow Fishing Deck Question Well.... Moun t your trolling motor on your deck... Get an extension to get it to the water.
Ger your generator to the back of the boat as far awayy from you as possible. Take a look. Most of your weight is in the front so be sure to get that generator to the back of da boat. |
| Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:58 pm |
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