Looking at getting a new Trolling Motor for next season..

[DarthVader]

Hello everyone,

I need some help on choosing the correct trolling motor for next year fishing season,I can not afford one right now so I have to wait till around February 15th to buy one..I know it is early to start looking but figured it give me sometime to do some research on a new trolling motor..

I would like to stay with a 12 volt trolling motor and 55lb thrust and at least one that has a minimum shaft length of 48 inches or longer,I have a 1989 SS-175 Sea Nymph the trolling motor would go on.

As some of you know my boat does not have a lot bow space to spare when you have a pedestal seat mounted in the bow so a foot controller would not work there.

I do have a pedestal seat mounted there and the seat is a must have for me since I have a very bad back and can not stand for long periods at a time so my seat has to stay..

So what I like to know and this may sound weird but does Minn Kota make a trolling motor that is all wireless but would still allow you have the option of using a foot controller in other area of the boat.?

I guess what I am asking is what Minn Kota trolling motor is out there that has a wireless remote and also has a wireless foot controller if there is one available in the price range I post below..

I figure my budget towards a new trolling motor will be between $1,000 and $1,400 to spend on a good trolling motor..I know it may not be a lot right now but at this time this is all I have a budget for..I might be able to come up with a little more but would like to keep a little extra money set a side to buy another Humminbird SI or Lawrance SI fish finder which will I figured will cost me around $500 to $600 for one..

Thank for all your help you can on one..

 

[Silvertip]

You should be looking at Motor guide and Monitors websites for specs, features, etc.

 

[bassman284]

I have the Minnkota Powerdrive 55 with CoPilot on my 17 ft Lund. Looks like the combo would run you about $750.
http://www.amazon.com/Minn-Kota-Powerdrive-Bow-Mount-Trolling/dp/B000MQPA1Q

 

[ondarvr]

Any of the Minn Kotas with copilot or ipilot will do that, I've had a Terrova for several years and it works well.

 

[meinidaho]

Just a thought, have you looked at the Australian 55 pd motor? look it up on Ebay if you want. $400.00 with remote control.

DarthVader, I sent you a PM. Look forward to conversing regarding our boats.

 

[DarthVader]

Just a thought, have you looked at the Australian 55 pd motor? look it up on Ebay if you want. $400.00 with remote control.

DarthVader, I sent you a PM. Look forward to conversing regarding our boats.

I replied back to your PM,I get you a picture tomorrow if it is not raining as where suppose to get a good rain and thunder storm tomorrow..

Well I decide to raise my budget on a new trolling motor and so I am almost 100% sure I going to bite the bullet and go with the all New Minn Kota Ulterra with iPilot link..This thing will do everything for me and I will not have to touch or lift the trolling motor at all,it is all done by wireless remote control..

Here is a video of the Minn Kota Ulterra I am going to get..

 

[meinidaho]

Yea, it is hard not to want the Ulterra. It is the ultimate currently out there in my opinion! Especially if you fish by yourself a lot. Good luck to you in getting it soon!

Thanks for the photos!

 

[DarthVader]

Yea, it is hard not to want the Ulterra. It is the ultimate currently out there in my opinion! Especially if you fish by yourself a lot. Good luck to you in getting it soon!

Thanks for the photos!

Yeah I know February is still a long way a ways and will still need to wait at least another 2 to 3 months before I can actually get on the lake to try it out,..Your welcome on the photos..