new to me
May 15, 2021 18:41:27 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
Catfish hunter wrote:
Looks like that’ll work if ya don’t chop yer toes off😂
I know it looks like I might wind up with a stump instead of size 14s but when I drop the motor, it's 20" under my feet.
May 15, 2021 18:51:49 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
bapabear wrote:
Just an FYI : If you just use the motor on your pontoon boat and do not need all that shaft, It is real easy to pull the head and disconnect the wires to the lower unit. Then cut off the shaft to a more comfortable size being careful to not cut the wires. Reattach wires and head and you are good to go without your motor being so far down in the water or the handle being so high. Nice set up on the forward hookup.
I plan on doing exactly that after I find out if I like the way it works. Thanks for the feedback.
May 15, 2021 18:57:40 #
fisher wrote:
I plan on doing exactly that after I find out if I like the way it works. Thanks for the feedback.
How do you transport it? I've bought a trailer for mine. Not interested in de-flating and dis-assembly then assembly and inflation (I'm exhausted thinking about it) every time I want to go fishing. Launch it just like a boat.
May 15, 2021 19:12:13 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
Spiritof27 wrote:
How do you transport it? I've bought a trailer for mine. Not interested in de-flating and dis-assembly then assembly and inflation (I'm exhausted thinking about it) every time I want to go fishing. Launch it just like a boat.
In the picture you can see the trailer. What looks like a cage is the loading ramp of the trailer. Between the motor and the seat is the balance point so I stand there, pick it up and walk it off the trailer into the water. Easy.
May 15, 2021 22:09:25 #
May 15, 2021 22:43:38 #
bapabear wrote:
Just an FYI : If you just use the motor on your pontoon boat and do not need all that shaft, It is real easy to pull the head and disconnect the wires to the lower unit. Then cut off the shaft to a more comfortable size being careful to not cut the wires. Reattach wires and head and you are good to go without your motor being so far down in the water or the handle being so high. Nice set up on the forward hookup.
If you wind up shortening the motor, the safest way to cut the shaft without hurting the wires is to use a tubing cutter. If you carry the motor into most any plumbing shop, they'll have the tubing cutter and shouldn't charge much. If the plumber is a fisherman, he might do it for free! And shortening the motor will make it less in the way when you're fishing.
About putting the motor up in front of you: It might make the steering a little bit sluggish. When the motor was on the back end, it'd steer by pushing the stern to one side. With the motor amidships, it might try to push the pontoons sideways rather than turning them. But try it, you might be far enough ahead of center to make the steering work great! Tight lines!
May 16, 2021 00:43:30 #
fisher wrote:
In the picture you can see the trailer. What looks like a cage is the loading ramp of the trailer. Between the motor and the seat is the balance point so I stand there, pick it up and walk it off the trailer into the water. Easy.
Yeah I see it now. How much does it weigh? Mine's about 90 pounds. I'm 73 and have a bad back. It don't float on and off the trailer I'm gonna be in some trouble, either on the water or once I get home. I do not want to go there.
May 16, 2021 10:08:20 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
jlb603 wrote:
looks like a wet crotch!
Nope, I wear waders. Just in case of waves.
May 16, 2021 10:20:30 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
Barnacles wrote:
If you wind up shortening the motor, the safest wa... (show quote)
I have a pipe cutter that I cut the shaft on another motor that I made for another purpose and it worked just fine. I worked maintenance and as a machinist for many, many years so I have a shop full of tools. Thanks for the feedback. When the motor is lowered, the top of it is about waist high. If I'm satisfied with the arrangement I'll cut the shaft down. Good point about the steering being a bit sluggish. I hope to find out soon, maybe this week. It's a work in progress. I'll post the results.
May 16, 2021 10:29:03 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
Spiritof27 wrote:
Yeah I see it now. How much does it weigh? Mine's about 90 pounds. I'm 73 and have a bad back. It don't float on and off the trailer I'm gonna be in some trouble, either on the water or once I get home. I do not want to go there.
I don't know what it weighs but I have no problem dealing with it I'm in pretty fair shape for a '76er. Just like everyone else I can't do what I used to do but if I can, I will. Take care.
May 16, 2021 22:55:05 #
fisher wrote:
I have a one man inflatable pontoon boat with a motor mount on the back. Since I'm not an owl nor am I flexable enough to steer the thing, fish and know where I'm going all at the same time, I made a mount in front of me. Ifn things calm down around here next week I'll give her a try. Wish me luck???
Don't forget that you should never put nuts in your blender. Ouch!!! Lord have mercy. Good luck!
May 17, 2021 12:13:59 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Don't forget that you should never put nuts in your blender. Ouch!!! Lord have mercy. Good luck!
😂🥶
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
May 17, 2021 14:06:37 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Don't forget that you should never put nuts in your blender. Ouch!!! Lord have mercy. Good luck!
Okay, I'm cringing!
May 21, 2021 12:38:26 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
NoCal Steve wrote:
Don't forget that you should never put nuts in your blender. Ouch!!! Lord have mercy. Good luck!
High and tight!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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