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Dad said he’s been using trolling motor and battery is brand new but motor on high does not stay on as long as it used to. Needing a new motor would like foot pedal one but not adverse to the fancy ones if not too expensive. Any thoughts inputs as to brands or thrust on 17 and a half foot boat
My 17' walleye boat has a 70 lb thrust 24v. motor. I wouldn't want anything with less power for longlining. Did you check out the tm that Is currently listed in the SC classifieds?
I knew you bought another boat but the Ranger Fisherman walleye boat you had was perfect I thought. Didn't realize you got rid of it. It would not clear my gate or I would have bought one after fishing in yours. ( my gate posts are 3 ft square brick with wrought iron gates so don't ask! )Quote:
Originally Posted by gabowman
I think the one that’s on there is 40lb thrust and original minn Kota that came with boat in 2006. Lately don’t seem to do a whole lot of trolling is just mainly used to get away from banks and such when getting to close. My parents usually like to setup over a brush pile or whatever in open water and drift. Then when they get out of area troll back to where they started or where they pick up bites. When I get in boat I use the trolling motor to cruise banks and shoot docks either for bass bream and especially crappie.
Ray, I'm still fishing out of that Fisherman 681. I'm not sure that I ever will get rid of that boat. Only thing I dislike about it is is that carbureted gas guzzling motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Put you a Tohatsu on it abound fear no more. I'm on my 2nd after going to larger boat. Thousands less than competition, but so far been flawless.Quote:
Originally Posted by gabowman
Glad you still have it great biat.