Trolling motor

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />I have a Sea Ray 180 sport and will be making a removable bow platform for fishing. I figure on placing a raise chair in the center, a battery and an electric trolling motor. My boat is about 17.5 long and weights about 2400 lbs fully loaded. I'm a little new to this topic and have a couple questions on the trolling motors. <br /><br />I check out the Minn Kota website and it seems that a Endura 40 or 50 will do for my boat. I was considering making a bracket attaching it to the platform and using a "transom mount trolling motor" due to the ease of connecting it to the bracket. The bow mount mount trolling motor set up seems to be a little invasive on the boat. I'm assuming that one can move a transom mount trolling motor to the bow and it will function just fine. Right? Will the Endura 40 or 50 pound of thrust be sufficient for my boat? Also, are there any advantage in putting the trolling motor in the bow?<br /><br />My intention is to make a setup that's easy to remove and does not require drilling any holes in the boat. If there are other options please let me know. I will be fishing, bass, carppie, and trout. Thank you.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Trolling motor

Moving to Electronics and trolling motors......

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Trolling motor

Transom mount motors have the handle facing forward and the prop facing to the rear (pushing). Mounted at the front of the boat the handle will be pointing away from the boat. Unless the head can be turned 180 degrees on the shaft, your only option would be to run the motor in reverse all the time and to compound the problem the prop is not efficient in that direction.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Trolling motor

Originally posted by Upinsmoke:<br /> Transom mount motors have the handle facing forward and the prop facing to the rear (pushing).

Actually they make them for bow mounting also.<br /><br />As to the 40-50# motor being big enough for your boat. Nope, Bigger is better here. 65# Minimum, and if you are in salt water, spend the extra bucks for the saltwater version.