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| My trolling motor died on me first the foot pad went bad (2nd time ) and now the motor died . I was pondering buying a cable steer trolling motor to rid myself of more footpad troubles . I have never operated a cable steer motor before . Is it woth the trade off of not having footpad troubles and putting up with the added bulk of the cable steering ? It looks like a huge footpad
THE FERD |
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Location: lansing, il | i like to be able to fish from anywhere in the boat so i will stick with the electric, its more versitle. i bought a spare pedal and always keep it with me! to me being able to move around the boat is worth it. i fish with kids alot, and it helps to be able to move to the back or middle of the boat and still have your control. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Some advantages with cable steer -
1) being able to steer w/o looking at the head
2) more dependable (less tendency to break)
3) Stores away better (doesn't stick out in front of boat in the upright position)
Disadvantages -
1) Higher foot pedal - (might give you a bad back standing on one foot all day)
2) You must use in front of boat
3) Can't get with auto steer (aka autopilot)
Another option is bow mount tiller steer using a extended handle. This enables you to keep both feet on the floor and steer with a kick of your foot or your hands. I see a few bass tourney guys using this method. |
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Location: New Baden IL | Motor Guide's trolling motors have electric steer, but the footpad is a rocker style like a cable steer so you know what direction your trolling motor head is facing without having to look at it. I had a MinnKota on my boat when I got it and took it off and put the Motor Guide on.
Check them out before buying, they have lots of neat features, like handheld remote, and Pinpoint style depth, creek and shore track on some motors.
Rod LaCaze |
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