Trolling Motor

[jconstab]

I have the 17ft cc with the bow rail that goes all the way around the front. Has anyone mounted a trolling motor and if so how accessable is it and what thrust?
Also, I have a 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke and WOT only runs at 4500 rpm's, putting top speed at 30 mph with only me on board with little to no gear. It seems like I should be getting better numbers out of this motor. Cagrove suggested a prop with different pitch. I will be getting a new prop, but was wondering if anyone had any other thoughts that might help.
Thanks!

[OspreyVic]

That sure is a sharp and clean looking boat. You do a great job of keeping her clean.

Like you, I sometimes think we should go faster on our 210, but we seldom "put the petal to the metal", so I keep asking myself "why spend the extra money to go faster".

I do understand that this a personal issue. Good luck on comming up with a solution.

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by jconstab

I have the 17ft cc with the bow rail that goes all the way around the front. Has anyone mounted a trolling motor and if so how accessable is it and what thrust?

I mounted a 24 volt 71lb thrust MotorGuide on my 170CC simply because I run into a lot of current on the Potomac River when the tides go out. If you fish in calmer waters, you can get by with less. I did, however, remove the bow rail and install the smaller grab rails on the side. Some of the newer ones may be able to deploy the motor by going under the bow rail before tilting. Something to check out.

[jconstab]

Cargrove, I would like to find a way to mount one where I can keep the full bow rail that is on there now.