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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Trolling Motors and Kickers => Topic started by: rccollin on April 10, 2011, 11:34:31 PM

Title: Bow mount trolling motor on 1973 19.6
Post by: rccollin on April 10, 2011, 11:34:31 PM

I really need to put a trolling motor on my 19.6, and was wondering if anyone has pics of their bow mount motor? What size is recommended? Any info would help. Thanks

Title: Re: Bow mount trolling motor on 1973 19.6
Post by: John Jones on April 11, 2011, 07:54:51 AM

I would not get less than a 24 volt trolling motor on a 19' boat.  Any wind or current will overpower a 12 v. motor.

Title: Re: Bow mount trolling motor on 1973 19.6
Post by: MarshMarlowe196 on April 11, 2011, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: "John Jones"

I would not get less than a 24 volt trolling motor on a 19' boat.  Any wind or current will overpower a 12 v. motor.

Agreed.  I run a 12V on mine, and it works OK.  I run with the current and wind, because its easier and because I have to  :roll:

I have a hand control, but I'd really rather have a foot control, but I guess you can't beat free.  Here's a pic-

(http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss320/MarshMallowe196/100_0589.jpg)

If you decide to mount at this location and go with a 24V, you may want to add some structure to the area.  I get some flex at the gunwale with the thrust from the 12V

Title: Re: Bow mount trolling motor on 1973 19.6
Post by: GoneFission on April 11, 2011, 09:36:42 PM

Check out some of these threads:

viewtopic.php?p=28662#p28662 (http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?p=28662#p28662)

viewtopic.php?p=31988#p31988 (http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?p=31988#p31988)

Good luck!

Fixed it for there Big Daddy. :mrgreen: