221 islander trolling motor

[arn man]

Is there a bow mount trolling motor to go on the front of a 221 islander? I have looked at different pics on line but haven't seen any.Really have been considering trim and trolls but I like the control of a bow mount.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

Man, a 22 foot boat would be awfully big for a bow mount. What kind of fishing are you doing?

Hey, welcome to iboats!

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

I agree with ol Jas...
You would need to find one with what, a 5 foot shaft or longer to get below the waterline?

 

[arn man]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

mill lacs red lake lake of woods got the boat at a really good price couldn't resist, like I said just checking for trolling solution

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

Post a pic of that bad boy!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

I think your trolling solution for that rig would be one of those electric jobs that attaches to the outdrive. They are expensive however so would be the remote steer bow mount you'd need.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

Here is what ez is talking about...

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/engine_mount/freshwater.aspx

I've been debating going with one of those dual set ups for a while myself.

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

+1 on the outdrive troller. I've been eying one of those. You can use your steering wheel to control it from the helm. Sounds like a great solution.

 

[JD in Milwaukee]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

I'm going to be running a 62" Minn-Kota Rip Tide 24 volt 80 lb. bow mount on my 22' Islander that I've converted into a center-console. Unfortunately I haven't been able to test it yet. But after taking measurements from a few other rigs I think it should work fine. Once spring rolls around I will know how it works.

 

[arn man]

Re: 221 islander trolling motor

I don't have a pic yet I picked it up in late November from a old farmer who bought it new in 92 he said 20 hours a year of use and I believe him.It ,to me ,is in very good shape.To the point it does not need much but a good cleaning and some electric on the front or back.I have read up on lenco and minnkota trim and troll but still undecieded.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 221 islander

Re: 221 islander

I'm going to be running a 62" Minn-Kota Rip Tide 24 volt 80 lb. bow mount on my 22' Islander that I've converted into a center-console. Unfortunately I haven't been able to test it yet. But after taking measurements from a few other rigs I think it should work fine. Once spring rolls around I will know how it works.

Yah, I think the big difference is JD here cut out the cabin making it an open bow. A bow mount trolling motor on a cabin boat really doesn't, uh, yah know,

Cut off the roof, now you have a different animal all together.