Quote:
Originally Posted by Piston
I've (almost) bought a 22' pontoon boat, and I'm interested in getting a bow mounted trolling motor for it. I've been looking at the Motorguide W75 wireless trolling motor. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Motor...tyId%3D1152281
I can get it with either a wireless foot remote, or a hand held remote. Does anyone have any opinions as to what would be better?
I intend to use it while fishing from the boat, seems like the foot mount would be better when sitting in one spot and fishing off the bow, however, seems like it would be easier to keep the handheld remote with me when moving around?
Another intended use of the trolling motor, is to sit in the front lounge chair while slowly cruising along the shoreline, controlling the boat from my chair. Seems like the handheld might be better for this.
Anyone have any preferences? |
Well there piston your in luck! I just installed a brand new trolling motor on my toon and have both the foot and wireless remote. Without question the wireless remote is definitely the way to go for all the reasons you noted above!!
Couple words of advice, you are at the bare minimum for pounds of thrust with that motor and a 22' toon. If you plan on trolling, the slightest wind will affect you greatly. If you just plan on staying in the bays and secluded areas casting you will be O.K.
I have a 24' pontoon and went with the Minn Kota Terranova 36 volt, 101 lb thrust with autopilot. I love it so far. At max speed with no wind I can go about 3.2 MPH which is not that bad considering the weight it is moving. (my toon has a 250 Evinrude outboard which weighs a lot.) Last week I trolled continually at 2.2 MPH in no wind conditions for about 4 hours before recharging. The slower you go the more battery life you will get. That was also my first charge on the batteries so I am hoping after a couple of full charges and warmer weather, battery life will increase.
There is a thread here where you can see my setup...
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=13792
If you want to try my wireless remote P.M. me through the board as I am on the lake every weekend at my camp.
Good luck!!!
Dan