10-05-2009, 01:44 PM
My buddy has a 186 DC Keywest with one of those motor-mounted Minn Kotas on it. It works very well. Consider that his boat is a deep vee, and we take it out in the ocean trolling for kings, and also run the skinny water in the creeks with the same boat using that trolling motor. I like it because it operates the same way as if you were driving the boat normal. It moves the boat along at a good clip too. I was very surprised. Tom gave you some good advice.
The next thing is, you CAN set a bow mounted trolling motor up on your boat. There's no reason you can't craft a piece of aluminum or something and mount it to the deck with Stainless Steel screws. Similar to how a roller fair lead would be mounted, like adding a bow pulpit to the boat made of aluminum. If done right, it would look pretty good.
Next, I believe i've seen the extended trolling motor arms before, that would add a couple feet of reach. Not sure if that is a viable option for you.
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The next thing is, you CAN set a bow mounted trolling motor up on your boat. There's no reason you can't craft a piece of aluminum or something and mount it to the deck with Stainless Steel screws. Similar to how a roller fair lead would be mounted, like adding a bow pulpit to the boat made of aluminum. If done right, it would look pretty good.
Next, I believe i've seen the extended trolling motor arms before, that would add a couple feet of reach. Not sure if that is a viable option for you.
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