Trolling motor for 170CC

[jgrillo]

Hi Group:

I am a new boater and owner of a 2007 170cc. I have a 6 year old who loves fishing so I decided to buy a boat. I'd like to do some lake fishing but unfortunately where I live in NJ there are few lakes by where I live that allow my Yamaha 75. I was told by the dealer that I could get an electric trolling motor but it wouldn't work on my boat because of the bow rail. Does any one know if a trolling motot can be mounted on the stern?

Happy boating to all!

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by jgrillo

Hi Group:

I am a new boater and owner of a 2007 170cc. I have a 6 year old who loves fishing so I decided to buy a boat. I'd like to do some lake fishing but unfortunately where I live in NJ there are few lakes by where I live that allow my Yamaha 75. I was told by the dealer that I could get an electric trolling motor but it wouldn't work on my boat because of the bow rail. Does any one know if a trolling motot can be mounted on the stern?

Happy boating to all!

First, congratulations on the 170CC. You're going to love it!! What better way to enjoy the day than taking your son fishing. It's a bond that will last a lifetime. As for the trolling motor (TM) you have a couple of options. One is to remove the bow rail and install the TM on the bow. But with the age of your son that may not be an option you're considering. There are aftermarket brackets that you can mount on the transom onto which you could mount the TM. Here's the link to one such bracket from boatersworld:

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/365550854.htm

Check around and I'm sure you'll finds several other options. There are also trolling motors that mount directly onto your big engine that you use your steering wheel to control. Here's a link to cabelas with several options:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat21276

So, as you can see, you have lots to choose from. You just have to decide which option is best for you and your situation. Let us know what you come up with. I hope this helped.

[jgrillo]

Hi Chuck:

Thanks for the advice... The only reason that my wife let me buy the boat was because it had the bow rail:^) I like the idea of the motor that mounts directly on the Yamah 75. Does this motor come off when you don't need it? Seems to me like it would impeed the ride of the 75 under normal use.

I'll let you know how I make out. I'm hopeing to get the boat in the water for the first time this Thursday.

Cheers!

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by jgrillo

Hi Chuck:

I like the idea of the motor that mounts directly on the Yamah 75. Does this motor come off when you don't need it? Seems to me like it would impeed the ride of the 75 under normal use.

I don't have one of these myself but as I understand their usage they are mounted in such a way as they are actually out of the water when you are on plane. When you come off of plane, they drop back into the water ready for usage. Here's a photo from another member on this site (LittleCasino) which shows this type of TM in use. You can send him a private message or an email if you have any particular questions about his setup. He also has several other photos of his system. Go to the photo gallery, click on "Members Galleries", then click on "L" and you should see his photos.



Good luck with the new boat.