ISO bow mount trolling motor

  • Dusty Gesinger
    Minnetrista, Minnesota
    Posts: 2417
    March 26, 2016 at 2:29 pm #1609425

    Hello all, I have a 16′ Jon boat I am looking for a bow mount trolling motor for, don’t care if it is a motor guide or minkota, probably 55-80# I would like a remote and possibly spot lock. Any one have something? Or suggestions for where to look? Thanks.

    bowtecmike
    Zimmerman mn
    Posts: 467
    March 26, 2016 at 2:37 pm #1609426

    Did you check classifieds Eric rehberg posted a terrova I pilot 80lbs for sale at the Chippewa Skeeter boat center. Also craigslist has a handful of them I’ve seen people are selling terrova slime crazy and upgrading to ulterra.

    Dusty Gesinger
    Minnetrista, Minnesota
    Posts: 2417
    March 26, 2016 at 4:36 pm #1609452

    Yeah, I have been looking, I probably need a shorter shaft then 60. What does everyone think about the 12v 55# xi5? Would it pull my 16′ upstream?

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    March 26, 2016 at 6:34 pm #1609468

    Just found out a 50# 12v wouldn’t pull my 14′ upstream. She’s a heavier 14′, and the current was cooking good so didn’t expect to much, but kind of disappointed. Your results may vary.

    Jerry Hochhausen
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Posts: 275
    March 26, 2016 at 6:43 pm #1609470

    Don’t underestimate the shaft length you need. It’s not just the height of your boat above the water line that you need to consider. I have found that on windy (wavy) days if your shaft is too short it will come right out of the water. also when you’re running the trolling motor from the back of the boat with the remote it’s nice to have the head of the motor up in the air a ways so you can see it. things and people can get between you and the motor head and block your view so I always buy the 60 inch shaft.

    Dusty Gesinger
    Minnetrista, Minnesota
    Posts: 2417
    March 26, 2016 at 7:36 pm #1609474

    Thanks for the info guys!

    Northlander
    Duluth, Mn/Superior,Wi.
    Posts: 51
    March 26, 2016 at 8:16 pm #1609488

    I have a 70# minnkota powerdrive with co pilot I will sell for $400. Also have a extra parts powerdrive I will toss in. Has foot pedal as well. Walleyes4me32@aol. Steve

    Dusty Gesinger
    Minnetrista, Minnesota
    Posts: 2417
    March 26, 2016 at 10:23 pm #1609516

    Very tempting, just really considering spot lock, what is the going rate for a 65 or 80# ipilot, with spot lock?

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    March 27, 2016 at 7:15 am #1609541

    Or you can buy certain used TM, 2007 year models and newer I believe, and add on the Ipilot for $450.

    Rainbow620
    Posts: 34
    March 27, 2016 at 10:39 pm #1609695

    I’ve got a 101 60″ terrova I’m selling I upgraded to the 112! Had a friend buy the ulterra and was selling the 112 so I bought that! The 101 has been a great motor works great no issues $1000

    dbright
    Cambridge
    Posts: 1871
    March 28, 2016 at 5:47 am #1609711

    I run a 50lb 12v maxxum on my 16′ Jon and there are plenty of times it is not enough. 42-48″ shaft is plenty on a Jon boat. If you have the room and fish in any amount of current buy a 24v.

    Dusty Gesinger
    Minnetrista, Minnesota
    Posts: 2417
    March 28, 2016 at 6:37 am #1609714

    Thanks! That’s what I am thinking.

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