I've got a 40# 12v on my boat, plenty good. But honestly I don't even bother fishing if it's too windy
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| Author: | Nitrosteel [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Wanting to put a bow mount trolling motor on my boat that can be removed pretty easily. Mainly for bass fishing in shallow weed infested lakes and ponds and in the river which has "suprise rocks". The boat is primarily used for duck hunting and I dont want it on the boat during duck season. With the short front deck - I don't think a standard steering cable type motor will have enough length for the footpedal to reach the floor. Was leaning towards a MinnKota powerdrive type (electric steer) motor so that I could put the pedal wherever I choose. Spoke with a person at a bass pro store yesterday and he suggested I wouldnt be happy with the way these motors deployed, steered, etc. I'd love to hear what you have on your boats and would appreciate any suggestions you may have. On my other boat I have a motorguide cable steer type motor with the older "gator mount". It folds under the front of the boat when you hit something hard. Really like the way it operates and the way I can pull it up to shake and sling the grass of of it when it is really thick. This is what I was told was difficult with the electric steer Minn Kota's. Thank you for your help. I've been reading the forums for a while, just haven't chimed in before. Nitrosteel |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I've got a 40lb tiller Minn Kota on mine, its plenty for a mudboat. unless you are dead set on handsfree, get a transom clamp tiller handle. Very removable. |
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| Author: | The Shafer [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I see you are a new member so welcome! This topic came up a couple of weeks ago so check out the search feature. With that being said what make/size is your boat? Need to know how big it is to judge the motor size. Without any other info 40-50 lb should make it scoot just fine. |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
TJ! I see you have been around the site since start up, Whats up?! If you look in his thread title you can see its a 16x44 GD! |
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| Author: | B Alsabrook [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I've got a 55 lb. MinnKota on a 16x60 GD. Will almost get on plane wide open. |
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
IMO bigger is better. I got a 1660 with a Minn Kota 80lb. |
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| Author: | The Shafer [ Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
| Author: | mud slinger 69 [ Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
40 lb will do it but bigger is always better. |
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| Author: | AKA Freshwaterkilla [ Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I have a 45 hand controlled I will sell u Sent from my iPhone using |
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| Author: | Nitrosteel [ Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
| Author: | Nitrosteel [ Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
Ordered a 50 lb minn kota power drive v2. On sale at cabelas for $399 with $5 shipping. Will let you know how it works out. Thank you for your help. Nitrosteel |
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| Author: | mud slinger 69 [ Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
You will like it there nice motors |
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| Author: | coupe1975 [ Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I run a 55 lb thrust on my 1436 and it has plenty of power to move the boat on a windy day |
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| Author: | Nitrosteel [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
What is the best way to keep the rear of the boat from "spinning" around in the wind on the go-devil boats? Also, for those of you with the power drive trolling motors - do you actually move the depth collar each time you stow the trolling motor or do you trust that the latch will hold it in the mount? The collar seems so tight and hard to slide, and the latch seems very secure - but the instructions say (warning sticker too) tighten it against the mount. I would do this when traveling down the highway, but it just seems stupid to do this each time while on the water. Thank you again for your help. Nitrosteel |
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| Author: | Bigrich [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
You can take 2 bungee cords go from corner to corner, will hold ur motor straight and that should help |
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| Author: | Nitrosteel [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
So you lower the skeg of the engine in the water and let it act as your rudder? |
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| Author: | Bigrich [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
Correct! |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
X2 |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
On real windy days you can drag a small piece of chain on a rope. Just enough to where it doesn't effect your trolling. |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
My dad uses that trolling sack you toss out the back the boat. Those things work great in canals |
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| Author: | Cubman [ Sun May 18, 2014 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
This works for me. |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Mon May 19, 2014 7:17 am ] |
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| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Mon May 19, 2014 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I've got a 40# 12v on my boat, plenty good. But honestly I don't even bother fishing if it's too windy
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| Author: | Puddler45 [ Mon May 19, 2014 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I use a minn kota v2 50# thrust on my 1744 bought it on craigslist for $200 works great. |
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| Author: | TPerkins [ Mon May 19, 2014 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
I run a saltwater minn kota 12v, transom mount on the bow(its either 45 or 55, I forget). Goes on and off super easy and pulls my 1646 around with ease. I just trim the motor down to keep in going straight, works great if your in deepish water. |
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| Author: | Swamp Jedi [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor for Go-Devil 16x44 boat? |
you can build a extended deck out of aluminum and mount motor of your choice to the deck. When duck season comes, you just remove deck and motor at once. I have done this for my GD 16X38. Works well. |
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