Trolling motor actually on the motor?

[nomad317]

It's been a week since I've asked a goofy question so here it is.<br />While looking for a boat to purchase I looked at an old glastron and attached to the motor, (I/O) just above the prop was a trolling motor/prop that was controlled by the steering wheel.<br />I searched the web but all I find are "regular" trolling motors (shaft, foot pedal...)<br />Was this some home-made hybrid or is there such a thing? <br />And if so, are they called something else?<br />Worth investing in? <br />Where can I find one?<br /><br />Ok, ok, it's a bunch of goofy questions. <br />Thanks in advance.

 

[ajp]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

Cabelas, Bass Pro. THey are sold at several places. I don't know how well they work, but they are $pricey.

 

[DJ]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

ajp is correct. You are not dreaming, they do exist.

 

[sloopy]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

if I were you and I brought that boat, I would remove it! It must (but I don't know) effect speed in some way!

 

[Boatist]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

Nomad<br />I would want any trolling motor to be on the bow with autopilot, foot control, and remote control. Just much better control when useing trolling motor.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

I talked with a guy that had one, he says it work "ok" since he only fishes a little. He has it on a bowrider and didn't want to mess up the front of the boat.<br /><br />It mounts on top or the anti-ventalation plate and the motor and prop are about 6 inches above and to the rear. So it should be out of the water when underway with the big motor.<br /><br />Biggest disadvantage is you have to have the motor lowered all the way down to use it. So you couldn't use it in real shallow water.

 

[nomad317]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

Thanks everybody.<br /><br />ajp: I'll take a look, thanks. <br /><br />I agree, boatist, I would prefer one on the bow with a foot pedal except like the guy roscoe refered to, I don't want mess up the front of the bowrider. (the light, the metal rails (don't know the fancy boat term for those))<br /><br />So is there a specific "name" for them?<br /><br />Don't fish much... YET!

 

[nomad317]

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Forget the specific name. I found 'em at Cabelas.<br />Thanks ajp

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

Navigator makes them. Try here:<br /><br /> web page

 

[nomad317]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

Thanks Rick.<br /><br />Actually the cost is close to a bow mounted, foot pedal, 50# "regular" troller.

 

[DestinyEscape]

Re: Trolling motor actually on the motor?

It's funny that this question should be asked today. I just picked up the new Boater's World "Master Catalog" yesterday evening from the store while I was grabbing a few odds and ends. I saw these stern drive mounted trolling motors for the first time in the catalog (and you guys are right, they're pricey).<br /><br />The problem that I have with it (and I rarely do any fishing, hence removing my bow mounted trolling motor), is that when I had my trolling motor, sometimes if I found myself in a tight spot depth wise, I would trim the stern drive all the way up and get back into deeper waters with the trolling motor. I figured that it doesn't hang as low for one, and if I wreck, it's a fraction of the cost of my stern drive to replace.