Thread: Demo Is Gettin Purdy Close

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I'm up and ready to go run her in a little while. Can't wait!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

It's a lil windy out. Be careful

Should be a good test run, stay safe.

Bill I have a question for you. Why doesn't Minn Kota have a better mount so that half of the base isn't hanging over the front edge of the boat. Just don't look right to me. How many bolts actually hold that trolling motor on and what pound thrust is it?Seems like you would get some twist if you had the motor turned to the side even on lower speeds that would shake the mounting bolts loose!I'm Terrova igernant just was wondering. A awesome looking boat though!

Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

Bill I have a question for you. Why doesn't Minn Kota have a better mount so that half of the base isn't hanging over the front edge of the boat. Just don't look right to me. How many bolts actually hold that trolling motor on and what pound thrust is it?Seems like you would get some twist if you had the motor turned to the side even on lower speeds that would shake the mounting bolts loose!I'm Terrova igernant just was wondering. A awesome looking boat though!

If you ever fished in a boat with one, you would understand. Terrova is a completely different type motor than the cable steers.

The motor must hang over to allow room for the steering mechanism to fall forward without hitting the bow when you deploy the TM. They do make, or used to make, a sliding bracket that allows you to slide the motor back into the boat during transport and launching or loading the boat. .


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Should be a good test run, stay safe.

Gonna just putt around for a few hours. Ain't worried about the wind in this one, but I'll danged sure be safe. Cold and water don't mix very well, if ya get thrown overboard or make a pilot error.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

check and make sure the heater is working ?????????? we might need it next weekend !!!!!!!!!!!