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cobalt
Joined: 09 Aug 2008
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Location: central ct
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 Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject: Looking for trolling motor |
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Looking for a bow mount, pref 55lb+
I also need a Johnson/Evinrude side control box if anyone has one
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slimecoat
Joined: 09 Nov 2007
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Location: Newington, CT.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:13 am Post subject: |
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You better put a stronger one than that on that old heavy boat.
A 55lb. thrust will move it ok in calm conditions, but factor in 20mph winds, and you will be paddling home. It would be worth it to wait an extra month, save up, and spend the extra $200 and get a 70 to 74lb. thrust, 24 volt trolling motor. I have a 55lb. 12 volt minn kota on my 16 foot aluminum, and I wouldn't go any smaller than that. Your boat is an older fiberglass model, much heavier, just food for thought........
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cobalt
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| i'm just itchin to get out on the water gary =D |
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brennan
Joined: 26 Oct 2007
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Location: Trumbull, CT
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Try NYbass.com classifieds and craigslist......usually motors out there to be found.
I agree with Gary...I have a 17 ft old heavy glass boat and like the 82# MG I have for it. Anything less would be problematic. Bigger is usually not a problem. 
Makre sure to post a pic once you have it rigged.
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