Trolling motor

[FLATHEAD]

My old motorguide trolling motor died on me today. I am in the market for a new one.Bow mount foot control. My question is, do the ones that electric steer as opposed to the cable steer use a lot more juice from the battery? I was thinking the minncota power drive looks like a good bet for the type of fishing I do.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Trolling motor

I have cables, dad has electric steer. We/I have not noticed any difference in power usage, but it would be really hard to tell unless both systems were setup and used identically. We both get a full days worth of fishing out of them. I like his elec set up, as it can be moved midship, or even aft, with the 18' wires. I am stuck trying to manuveor the cable controller which is not smooth and consistent, and gives me a sore knee after a few days of use.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Trolling motor

Moving to Electonics and Trolling Motors.

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Trolling motor

I found this review when researching trolling motors. I got the MK Rip-Tide hand control. This is only one review but it made me decide on the hand control which I could buy with more thrust. It was thrust vs. electric steering, but I figured in salt water, less electronics to give me problems. And more power (36 volts)

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Trolling motor

oops agaihttp://fishing.about.com/library/review/boatmotor/aafprminkotajack.htmn!

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Trolling motor

try again<br /><br /> http://fishing.about.com/library/review/boatmotor/aafprminkotajack.htm