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Shallow water operations
Elroy,
On my 170 CC I have a bow mounted Minn Kota Riptide 12v. RT55/SC/H 55 lb. thrust. ($470.00 mounted and wired with quick removal plate in 2002) Use just one deep cycle battery located under the console and wired to a rubber cap plug on the bow. This motor is a hand control not foot pedal or other up grades. KISS works for me.
Rarely need the full power (5-fw/ 3-rev) of the trolling motor when working banks or flats. Position 1 or 2 is good for working the mangrove banks with the high end speed used when changing locations with electric. The 170 's light weight and low profile in the wind plus shallow draft obviously makes this a nice boat for this type of fishing.
Hope this helps.
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