Bow mount trolling motor on cuddy cabin boat?

[smokeonthewater]

no prob.... enjoy

 

[laurentide]

Just a quick update. I pulled the trigger on an Ulterra 60" 80# last night, the first one that I found in stock. Man, this thing cost me WAY more than my boat, trailer, and both gas engines combined!

I had been wavering on whether or not I really needed auto deploy, but then I saw this and thought about all the solo launching/retrieving that I do:

I'll post up some pics when I get it rigged in a couple of weeks. Saw a little open water on the way home from work today...we're getting close to boat season! Thanks again for the help, guys. Cheers.

 

[dozerII]

Wow that's quite the trolling motor, look forward to seeing it all mounted.

 

[laurentide]

Dozer, with limited bow access on my boat I figured it was worth it. On an open bow, I'd have gone with a Terrova to save $500. It's a huge investment after you add a couple of group 29's, 3 bank charger and assorted little stuff, but it will make solo fishing and launching way more relaxing. This hobby has a way of always needing a little more $$!

 

[roscoe]

Apparently MinnKota was having some trouble outfitting all the pro tourney boats, and finally released these motors for sale to the public.

I may need one myself, looking at a ling Chief this weekend.

Good luck, keep us updated.

 

[laurentide]

Good luck with the Chief, Roscoe. They make a great trolling platform with tons of dry storage. I'll post some install pics when I get it set up.

 

[dozerII]

I think I have watched that Ulterra commercial 6 times time now, I think there was more thought into the production of the ad than a lot of prime time shows on the tube right now.

 

[laurentide]

I think I have watched that Ulterra commercial 6 times time now, I think there was more thought into the production of the ad than a lot of prime time shows on the tube right now.

Yeah, it's pretty brilliant marketing. I do have to say that I'd never power-launch my boat like that, though. One wrong move and it's gonna be a bad day!

 

[jigngrub]

You'll love that TM CW, they're so quiet and no exhaust fumes! No gasoline to buy or mix.

Did I mention they're quiet and don't have any exhaust fumes?

 

[laurentide]

Jig, I will be running the four stroke kicker 99% of the time while trolling to provide most of the thrust, but I can barely hear or smell that old Honda. The TM will be my autopilot/anchor/launching aid. And I suppose it might be able to get me home with a double engine failure Seriously, though, this thing is probably worth it just for the auto deploy spot lock/anchor feature...but it does lots more.

I'm really looking forward to being able to focus on fishing more than steering in wind! Now if only I can figure out when UPS can get my signature.