Working on a front deck for 14’ Jon boat
The deck is removable still not sure it’s going to work for me. Any tips or advise on trolling motor selection? Leaning towards Minn Kota Edge 45 lb 36” shaft. The bow mount motor is the main reason for the deck. I really like the idea of foot controlled steering.
You didn’t say your age but I’m 70 and I tried a hand operated one day and bending over all day killed my back for a week after so I put a foot operated on the boat next time I went great move no back issues also 45 lb really moves the boat well and battery lasts all day!!!!
Thanks Jdowning I am 52 and I can feel every year. Here’s to hope I can still wet a line at 70
Love my Minn Kota Riptide transom 55 with 42" shaft! Switched around for bow mounting and pulls my 18' wide john boat around fast saltwater tides just fine. Steer with knee while holding fishing rod. Too much money for foot controls or fancy button on lanyard around neck. Oh yea saltwater is tuff on electric toys too! Sticking with simple saltwater tuff gear.
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