Question about Hotfoots

  • B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 17, 2005 at 11:30 pm #1215107

    As you all may know, I recently bought BassinAl’s old Ranger boat. It has a hotfoot installed (by BassinAl, which is sweet!

    My question is, and I’ve seen this before…why does the pedal angle inwards underneath the console. I’ve thought it over and I thought it was because it would be easier to look back at your motor, or just easier for your foot to angle in and push the pedal down?

    I’m just wondering what the reasoning for it is…maybe I’m way off…

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 17, 2005 at 11:35 pm #344003

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    bassbaron
    eldridge, ia
    Posts: 709
    February 18, 2005 at 4:03 am #344101

    Mine is straight forward, it is pretty easy to move them if you dont like it this way. The only guess I have is that maybe Al liked to have his left leg outside of the console and he angled to the left??? Looks like a nice ride for you BC

    fishingscout
    Saint Paul
    Posts: 156
    February 18, 2005 at 4:20 am #344105

    I think BassBaron is right. It seems like it should be easy to reposition. Mine also is straight forward in a Triton. My partner has a big Ranger and I noticed that the dash seemed low, so it might just be uncomfortable to run the hotfoot straight forward if you are fairly tall. It might be better to move it straight forward if you can, for leverage in rough water.

    Nice looking boat, I am sure some Bass will enjoy riding in it…

    jones_in
    Big Bend, WI
    Posts: 64
    February 18, 2005 at 5:23 am #344119

    BC – usually its for leg room. But I don’t know why Al would need that?

    See ya next weekend

    Jim

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 18, 2005 at 1:49 pm #344152

    Quote:

    BC – usually its for leg room. But I don’t know why Al would need that?

    See ya next weekend

    Jim

    I’ll wait for a response from Al on that one!

    I’m looking forward to the trip next weekend…should be fun!

    alans
    Waterford, WI
    Posts: 241
    February 18, 2005 at 2:26 pm #344159

    VERY FUNNY Fellas.

    BC. Drive it first the way it is, and if you want to change it, all it takes is 4 screws to move it. The way it is now was most comfortable for me, but like Jimmy said, maybe im a little stumpy.

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 18, 2005 at 2:36 pm #344163

    It won’t affect anything to move it? I thought maybe the adjustment would affect the cabling and throw something off?

    alans
    Waterford, WI
    Posts: 241
    February 18, 2005 at 3:36 pm #344177

    No, it won’t bother it at all. You should be able to put it just about anywhere under the council.

    fishnut
    Posts: 97
    February 18, 2005 at 10:19 pm #344291

    This gal I met at the bar says he runs it with his middle leg which curves to the ?!%@$. Well you know, tell them Al.

    alans
    Waterford, WI
    Posts: 241
    February 21, 2005 at 1:28 pm #344649

    You must know something I don’t fishnut…..

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 21, 2005 at 5:18 pm #344725

    He has me wondering too…

    pool4
    Posts: 4
    February 22, 2005 at 12:08 am #344802

    make sure you dont run the screws thru the bottom, there is not alot of room between the floor and the bottom.

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 22, 2005 at 2:15 am #344829

    How far do the screws run? I wouldn’t want to go too far. That wouldn’t be good.

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    February 22, 2005 at 2:22 am #344836

    I can’t imagine running the screws through the hull, unless they are 8″ screws There is a lot of space from the floor to the hull, so that is not going to be a problem

    mattkenseth17
    FOND DU LAC
    Posts: 131
    February 22, 2005 at 3:15 pm #344926

    JUST MOVED MINE YESTERDAY THE SCREWS WERE ONLY AN INCH AND HALF IF THAT THERE IS ABOUT 6 INCHES NORMALLY FROM THE FLOOR TO THE HULL SO DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT B.C.

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    February 22, 2005 at 3:38 pm #344933

    Thanks guys…maybe I’ll adjust it if I’m not able to get used to it. I think it’ll be okay where it is though…hopefully.

    Hey Al…I’m having that radio re-wired too. I know someone who does that for a living.

    alans
    Waterford, WI
    Posts: 241
    February 23, 2005 at 1:33 pm #345095

    ROCK ON Baby……

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