Towing with Trolling Motor on?

[DWavs]

Hey all,

I picked up a small trailer for my 12' Jon Boat and was curious on whether it is ok to pull it with the trolling motor attached or should I attach it when I reach the boat landing? It is attached on the transom.

Thanks!
David

 

[jestor68]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

Consider it an electric outboard motor and trailer the same way.

 

[airshot]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

If you are worried about it bouncing around, throw a bungie cord around the shaft so it won't, should not have any problem. I had a SS
cable wrapped around mine and padlocked in case of sticky fingers being around when I wasn't.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

I wouldn't leave it attached if towing a great distance. The vast majority of the weight is at one end, so bumps put a lot of stress on the transom bracket of the motor.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

When I had a 14' with a transom mount trolling motor, I always removed it when traveling. Better to be safe than sorry.......

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

Your only talking a couple minutes to remove it. Be safe

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Towing with Trolling Motor on?

And only a couple of seconds to steal it if someone wants it bad enough. Even with cable and lock because they don't care about damaging anything. My two pennies.