JB
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First trip with the Genesis 55AP on my Boston Whaler Montauk 17.<br /><br />Downside: It is a heavy motor. It was all I could do to lift it onto the bow mount base with the boat on the trailer. Along with some other weight additions to the front of the boat it altered the boat performance enough that I need to drop an inch or two in pitch on my prop. A little complicated to operate, too. Took me a while to do everything right the first time without referring to the manual.<br /><br />General: I have a single, dual purpose battery (Wal Mart Everstart Marine Max) for starting and for the troller and operated two full days without running out of electrons. Did an overnight charge and three more days. This thing really sips power when used for positioning and shoreline casting. The 40 amp charging system on the outboard could probably have kept up when running from spot to spot without recharging.<br /><br />Upside: Push a button to deploy, automatically rotates to straight ahead. Adjust motor up or down with a push of a button. Turn with foot pedal or push a button. Turn on the Autopilot and forget it until you want to change direction. Push a button to store, automatically turns motor to store position. Display tells you remaining battery life in hours at present speed.<br /><br />Bottom line: I love it! On the Montauk I had to lean over the high bow rail to deploy or store my non-Genesis Minn Kota AP and it was tough on my back. I am glad I got it.<br /> 