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Pointerpride102

Posted 6/13/2008 9:59 AM (#322219)
Subject: What Trolling Motor?

Posts: 16632

Location: The desert

We just purchased a 20 foot flat bottom Crestliner here in UT. We are looking to put a bow mounted trolling motor on it, but we need one that is easily removed as the main purpose for this boat is to haul gill nets and trap nets, so there cant be anything in the way to get a net hung up on. Is there a trolling motor out there that we could mount, yet easily remove without un-mounting the entire thing? I thought I saw something like this on a motor guide but am not sure. If anyone has any ideas please fill me in. Thanks.

BALDY

Posted 6/13/2008 10:16 AM (#322223 - in reply to #322219)
Subject: Re: What Trolling Motor?

Posts: 2378

most all trolling motors have quick release plates that make it fairly easy to remove them.

My Maxxum is a little clunky, but I can still have it off and stored in the garage in under 5 minutes

lambeau

Posted 6/13/2008 10:31 AM (#322228 - in reply to #322219)
Subject: Re: What Trolling Motor?

the nets might still hang up on the quick mount plate edges?

i've seen some john boats with transom mount (clamps) used up on the bow.

Shep

Posted 6/13/2008 2:41 PM (#322270 - in reply to #322228)
Subject: Re: What Trolling Motor?

Posts: 5874

Get a PD or Terrova, and the composite mounting plate. Easy on, easy off, only a 4"X 6"X1"(maybe it's 6X8X1) pad left when off, and I happen to have one brand new in the box for sale!

Edited by Shep 6/13/2008 2:43 PM

Lightning

Posted 6/16/2008 3:45 PM (#322601 - in reply to #322219)
Subject: Re: What Trolling Motor?

Posts: 485

Location: On my favorite lake!

I love my minnkota auto pilot. 70lbs or more would be best

esox50

Posted 6/16/2008 7:50 PM (#322649 - in reply to #322219)
Subject: Re: What Trolling Motor?

Posts: 2024

Mike,

One of the boats at the biology station I work at is similar in function (i.e. needs the front deck for hauling nets, room for multiple centrifuges and large coolers, etc) and they are looking at getting those trolling motors that clamp to the plate above the prop. I'd imagine your nets will still get caught on the mounting plate if you run a traditional style TM.

Here's a link: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?sto...

Upon reading the reviews... maybe not. lol

That's one option.

Edited by esox50 6/16/2008 7:52 PM

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