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darrel from meraux
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Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 584 Location: Meraux, LA
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 trolng motor
im planning on getting a new troling motor for my 20x44 godevil boat. i want a bow mount one but they all seem to be 24 volt and id like to stay away from carrying two extra betteries. does anyone have or know of a bow mount 12 volt? and what lb thrust do yall recommend to push my boat? ill just be doing a little bass fishin out of this boat maby troling about 1/2 mile at a time.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:29 pm |
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Sand Man
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Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:57 am Posts: 994 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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 Re: trolng motor
They make a 55lb thrust 12V.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:46 pm |
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Full Throttle
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:09 pm Posts: 1268 Location: North Texas
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 Re: trolng motor
Check this out... http://www.refugeforums.com/refuge/show ... tor&page=2This one is a good vaule: http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/ ... /edge.aspxI use the 50 lb edge and have been happy with it. I also prefer Minn Kota over Motorguide.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:48 pm |
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Mitschke
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:18 pm Posts: 971
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 Re: trolng motor
Speaking of trolling motor, im enjoying sanders old trolling motor!
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:49 pm |
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Sand Man
MMT F.E.
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:57 am Posts: 994 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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_________________ "Fight 'em until hell freezes over. Then fight 'em on the ice!"
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:54 pm |
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Mitschke
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:18 pm Posts: 971
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 Re: trolng motor
LOL so i have it.... lets see.... 4th hand???? lol I dunno, i just got it! Ill trade ya a wireless motorguide for it..... 
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:06 pm |
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willett
MMT Sponsor
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:22 am Posts: 1764 Location: Tyler, TX
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 Re: trolng motor
I have the minn kota edge hand control brand new and never used it.
Bow Mount and its atleast the 40 lb thrust
I got it on sale at cabelas 2 years ago for like $175 and would be willing to get rid of it if you anyone is interested
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WC Custom 2048 3/16 Bottom Center Console with 35 PD EFI GTR WC Custom 1840 Hybrid 3/16 Bottom with 37 EFI BOSS
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:06 pm |
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cash
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm Posts: 352 Location: Ponchatoula, La
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 Re: trolng motor
I've got the 12v hand control edge. It works well on my boat.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:13 pm |
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darrel from meraux
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Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 584 Location: Meraux, LA
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 Re: trolng motor
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:26 pm |
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cash
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm Posts: 352 Location: Ponchatoula, La
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 Re: trolng motor
Darrel, you getting in on the redfish action in Hopedale?
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:32 pm |
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darrel from meraux
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Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 584 Location: Meraux, LA
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 Re: trolng motor
_________________ 17x54 custom CC with stage 3 GTR.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:42 pm |
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cash
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm Posts: 352 Location: Ponchatoula, La
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 Re: trolng motor
10-4. I hunt Biloxi Marsh and know some good ponds over there.
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Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:44 pm |
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phowler
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:20 pm Posts: 203 Location: Flyover country
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 Re: trolng motor
I got a 1 year old MinnKota Power Drive V2 70# thrust, 54" shaft with add on CoPilot I'll sell ya. It's a 24 volt system though.
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Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:53 pm |
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texman034
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:51 pm Posts: 76
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 Re: trolng motor
If you are looking at getting a wireless one, I would recommend using one first. The remote works well, but is hard to fish at the same time. The foot control is too difficult to use as well. Just my
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