Fishing in 12 ft Jon boat.
Nov 3, 2021 21:13:37 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Andy cacciatori wrote:
They are a little bit getting use to and when the ... (show quote)
I've been on a couple go fast boats. They are different. I had no problem doing 100 plus but 60 plus was a bit different. I didn't have control then 🤣. Take care brother 👍👍
Nov 3, 2021 21:17:17 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I've been on a couple go fast boats. I had no problem doing 100 plus on my bike. 60+ on a boat was weird. There I didn't have control 😂. Take care brother 👍👍
Nov 4, 2021 09:13:20 #
Don't decide on the size of the boat, decide what you will put in the boat, weightwize! If the boat is rated for 600pds, then having two people 200pds each, will give you 200pds of extra to load. Battery might be 50 to 75pds, motor...pds anchor, fishing gear, ice chest, ice, will all add up, and maybe it will be too small. Don't worry about the motor pushing the boat. A 45pd thruster, will push a 17' heavy bass boat, of course the wind and the current if any, will put a drain on the battery. In my opinion, it is easier to pull a chain than to push it, and would have a bow mount motor, (more expensive) but when fishing, no one has to move around in the boat. Look at your options, and figure in your weight.
Nov 4, 2021 10:31:08 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Harris you're right there. My glastron had a 55 on it when I got it. Did fine till wind got up. I quickly swapped it out for a 70. Still not enough at times. Boat n motor size should be based on where you'll be fishing. I still see people in boats with almost no freeboard. Too many don't realize how rough even a small body of water can get. Current one way wind the other not good
Nov 4, 2021 11:54:28 #
Drew Barrick
Loc: Illinois
Harris T Fudpucker: thank you for your common sense advice. Makes total sense. Much appreciated 😊🐟 Drew Barrick
Nov 4, 2021 11:56:38 #
Drew Barrick
Loc: Illinois
Grizzly 17: thank you for info about trollers. Makes sense. Drew Barrick 😊🐟
Nov 4, 2021 17:46:58 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Drew Barrick wrote:
Grizzly 17: thank you for info about trollers. Makes sense. Drew Barrick 😊🐟
Drew if I can help I try. I had a close call or two when I first started boating. Things can go bad guickly. Not like you can just pull over to the curb. Always look when I'm going at speed. Many hazzards you can't see. Boating is fun but can turn deadly in a heartbeat.
Nov 4, 2021 17:53:25 #
Drew Barrick
Loc: Illinois
Grizzly 17: thank you! Won’t get cocky. Will be observant and go slow. No hurry now, almost 71. Appreciate any and all advice. Rookie Drew
Nov 5, 2021 11:00:36 #
Miker99
Loc: Florida central Gulf Coast Tampa to Veni
Good advice. Even when I had my 16 foot Starcraft semi vee with 50 HP motor, I sometines had problems with rough water and cross or opposing wind. Many times I would have to cross directly into waves to avoid capsizing withy a high wind blowing directly front to back. That is why I c9onsidered it important enough to have enough motor power to handle the boat safely in such conditions.
If you are going to not use gas power motor, 0please opt for the higher pound thrust troller. Even on a small pond, that wind can make it difficult to maneuver and get back to dock.
If you are going to not use gas power motor, 0please opt for the higher pound thrust troller. Even on a small pond, that wind can make it difficult to maneuver and get back to dock.
Nov 5, 2021 11:45:46 #
Drew Barrick
Loc: Illinois
Miker99: thank for advice on trolling motor thrust. Will go for higher thrust. Are there other brands than Minolta that are worthy? Thinking about cost. Thanks Drew
Nov 5, 2021 17:52:02 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Miker99 wrote:
👍👍Good advice. Even when I had my 16 foot Starcraft ... (show quote)
Nov 5, 2021 19:09:38 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Drew Barrick wrote:
Miker99: thank for advice on trolling motor thrust. Will go for higher thrust. Are there other brands than Minolta that are worthy? Thinking about cost. Thanks Drew
Drew also Motor Guide T-motors 👍
Nov 6, 2021 07:40:45 #
Nov 6, 2021 10:07:26 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Drew Barrick wrote:
Grizzly 17: thank you for trolling motor brand. Drewbarrick 😊🐟
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Nov 6, 2021 12:47:48 #
Drew Barrick
Loc: Illinois
I’m understanding now that Minn Kota is the trolling motor to buy. Thank you all. Appreciate your knowledge! Drewbarrick 😊🐟
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