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Mudman843
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:21 am Posts: 54
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Trolling motor installation
I have a 1846 gator tail hull. I am looking to install a 24 vt trolling motor. Does anyone have any pictures of their setup o can steal?
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Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:49 pm |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: Trolling motor installation
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Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:17 pm |
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godvl
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:36 am Posts: 253 Location: Nac-o-no where, tx
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Re: Trolling motor installation
24v is a little over kill for that boat. Mine does great with a minnkota edge 45 or 55 12 volt. One less battery to haul around and charge.
Might be hard to tell from the pics but I mounted a female plug on the front of the boat and ran some wire from it back through the front storage box to the battery which is under the front deck by the gas tank. I then connected the male end of the plug to the foot control of the trolling motor. It makes for easy and quick removal of the trolling motor for riding or duck season.
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Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:26 pm |
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Will
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: Trolling motor installation
I have a 24v 80# on my 1854 and won't ever go back to 12v. Lots of vegetation where I am and need the extra power to get through it. The main reason is the run time on 24v, fish all weekend without recharging. Don't go cheap on the plug or wire. Get marine grade 6awg and you'll be able to put the batteries where ever. I ended up with mine towards the rear on the opposite side of the trolling motor to offset the weight. I'll dig through my pictures and post. I also put an onboard charger in so all I have to do is plug it in and forget it.
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 4:53 am |
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Will
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Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: Trolling motor installation
Damnit, I made a folder with pictures but can't find the thing through Tapatalk to post em.
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:31 am |
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Will
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: Trolling motor installation
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:44 am |
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BlueShamu
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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Re: Trolling motor installation
Worked for me. Had to view it in web view, though. Couldn’t see it from Tapatalk.
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Wed May 01, 2019 8:25 am |
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Mudman843
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Joined: Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:21 am Posts: 54
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Re: Trolling motor installation
Thanks for the input guys. Just got back from offshore but im still on the fence between the 70 ipilot and 55 ipilot. Price isnt that different but i know ill need to add another 500. Im leaning more towards the 70 so if i ever get a fiber glass boat i can just quick release and move it but gah dam it would be simpler with just 1 battery and the 55.
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Sat May 04, 2019 6:30 pm |
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Will
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Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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Re: Trolling motor installation
Depends on how much you use it... I won't ever go back to 12v on anything more than a 17' boat.
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Sat May 04, 2019 7:03 pm |
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JIMMY W
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 4534 Location: South Louisiana
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Re: Trolling motor installation
I won’t never go back to a 24 volt !!Went with a 36 volt and it will go through anything and plus I can fish all summer without having to charge the batteries,It has 225 lbs thrust and will do 16 mph on high.good luck
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4Cody4
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:21 am Posts: 2530 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Re: Trolling motor installation
You ain’t seen the new 48 volt model then eh Jimmy?
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Sandman7925
MMT Member
Joined: Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:00 pm Posts: 25
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Re: Trolling motor installation
At least 24volt. The spotlock feature on the ultrexx or ulterra is the greatest thing for people who bass fish since the baitcast reel. It’s amazing. No need for talons or anchor of any type.
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Sun May 05, 2019 6:38 pm |
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: Trolling motor installation
If the 35 goes 16 mph, then the one you speak of must go faster than most people’s long tails lol
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Sun May 05, 2019 9:06 pm |
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JIMMY W
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 4534 Location: South Louisiana
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Re: Trolling motor installation
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Sat May 18, 2019 5:45 pm |
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