I am finally looking into purchasing a trolling motor to go on my (99) FD228. Any information and help regarding thrust #, voltage, shaft length, and mounting suggestions (even pictures) for like applications would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
Good stuff guys, im buying a 2004 217 sundeck in couple weeks and have been wondering what to do on the trolling motor. I've decided to get the minn kota Riptide ST 80lbs 24 volt 60" shaft. I'll add the i-pilot later if santa is nice to me this year. haha What my question is, and i dont have the boat yet to look for myself, where does a guy put the 3 batteries or at least the 3rd one needed for the 24 volt system??
I've got a 217 SD and have been considering a trolling motor. I'd like to hear how the Riptide works out for you. There should be room in the battery compartment for 3 batteries. I know my boat has a tray for 2 batteries, and there is still plenty of space around it.
For the guys that already have a motor, I'm wondering how difficult is it to remove the trolling motor, and what is left on the deck as far as the mount? Is it going to be a trip hazard, etc.. I've got kids that use the bow as a swim platform, so just wondering.
Thanks!
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By the way, I'm using a Minn Kota 12V PowerDrive V2. Its 55lb thrust with 54" shaft. Works great moving my SS188 around quite nicely.
I have the trolling motor battery in the back compartment with cables running up to the anchor storage at the front. Here I installed a quick connect for quick connect/disconnect of the electrical to remove the trolling motor when not in use.
TIP: If you plan to run this configuration, you'll need a heavy gauge wire for the 20-25ft length which is quite expensive. What I did was purchase heavy guage booster cables from Walmart. Cut off the ends leaving me 20 ft of heavy guage wire, and nicely color coded and attached together making it easy to run and connect. Will cost you 1/2 the price of buying the wire alone.
...Nelson
I'll let you know Ernest T ThanksI've got a 217 SD and have been considering a trolling motor. I'd like to hear how the Riptide works out for you. There should be room in the battery compartment for 3 batteries. I know my boat has a tray for 2 batteries, and there is still plenty of space around it.
For the guys that already have a motor, I'm wondering how difficult is it to remove the trolling motor, and what is left on the deck as far as the mount? Is it going to be a trip hazard, etc.. I've got kids that use the bow as a swim platform, so just wondering.
Thanks!
I'll let you know Ernest T ThanksI've got a 217 SD and have been considering a trolling motor. I'd like to hear how the Riptide works out for you. There should be room in the battery compartment for 3 batteries. I know my boat has a tray for 2 batteries, and there is still plenty of space around it.
For the guys that already have a motor, I'm wondering how difficult is it to remove the trolling motor, and what is left on the deck as far as the mount? Is it going to be a trip hazard, etc.. I've got kids that use the bow as a swim platform, so just wondering.
Thanks!
Great idea on the booster cables! Is their a reason why you mounted your trolling motor on the middle and not off to the left side? And does it get in the way of your anchor or anchor rope?View attachment 142747
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By the way, I'm using a Minn Kota 12V PowerDrive V2. Its 55lb thrust with 54" shaft. Works great moving my SS188 around quite nicely.
I have the trolling motor battery in the back compartment with cables running up to the anchor storage at the front. Here I installed a quick connect for quick connect/disconnect of the electrical to remove the trolling motor when not in use.
TIP: If you plan to run this configuration, you'll need a heavy gauge wire for the 20-25ft length which is quite expensive. What I did was purchase heavy guage booster cables from Walmart. Cut off the ends leaving me 20 ft of heavy guage wire, and nicely color coded and attached together making it easy to run and connect. Will cost you 1/2 the price of buying the wire alone.
...Nelson
Great idea on the booster cables! Is their a reason why you mounted your trolling motor on the middle and not off to the left side? And does it get in the way of your anchor or anchor rope?
I put it off to the side so that when I remove it, the mounting plate is away from feet. We use the front when lake swimming so I added it to the opposite side from the ladder, and tried to keep it between center line and port side.