Alpha 1 Gen 2 Trolling?

[Grant Brown]

Does trolling at 2-3 mph for extended periods of time damage the drive in any way?
I have a 1993 4.3L Alpha 1 Gen 2. Runs good, idles right down and with the trim tabs full down I can maintain a pretty good trolling speed. It would be nice to use the big motor instead of the 2-smoker kicker I have.
My buddy says trolling for long periods of time is hard on the drive bearings but it doesn't make any sense to me.

Grant
Vancouver, BC

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Trolling?

Does trolling at 2-3 mph for extended periods of time damage the drive in any way?

Ayuh,.... I've got over 1000hrs on my boat with a 4.3LX/ Alpha 1,... 90% of that is Trolling....
The Only thing that can wear prematurely is the Coupler, if it's Not greased often....

 

[180shabah]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Trolling?

Won't hurt a thing, go catch some fish