Transom mounted trolling motors???

[booyagasha]

Originally Posted by Dink

Just drift and anchor. That's what I do

I catch your drift...lol...

[TidalSurge]

I like my transom mount. I run a Blackjack so you need a mount that sets it back. This is the one I use.
http://www.birdsallmarine.com/deck-m...ket-p-267.html

[TidalSurge]

You can see the mount in this pic. It works out nice.

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[TidalSurge]

It is prob easier to control in the front I admit. But I do not beat mine up in rough water and in rough conditions it stays in the water. Most people like it in front but this is just my opinion. So its hard to say what you would like. Also I Guide so I need it in the back it gives the customers the front of the boat.

[TidalSurge]

Another tip. Buy the biggest one that you can. I have the 36v 101lb thrust. If they made a 150lb thrust model I would buy it. If you get 24v or 12v just get the biggest one in that voltage. Not sure how big your baot is but do not undersize your trolling motor.

[booyagasha]

Originally Posted by TidalSurge

Another tip. Buy the biggest one that you can. I have the 36v 101lb thrust. If they made a 150lb thrust model I would buy it. If you get 24v or 12v just get the biggest one in that voltage. Not sure how big your baot is but do not undersize your trolling motor.

got a 18.5 striper vhull...its similar to your boat but more v and deadrise. my problem is although similar to a bay boat, it drafts more , and with a bigger motor and extra gas --im pretty sure the skeg is alot lower.......and in these areas that doesnt match up well, the front of my boat has tall bow rails all aroound the front, similar to boston whalers boats--so bow mounting trolling motors is somewhat out the question. I figure with a trolling motor, i'd be able to get into the 12-16'' waters and be able to get out without dredging my way out.

im gonna look up some what do you reccommend. Birthday's coming up

[TidalSurge]

I have had better luck with Minn Kota. That's kinda like Chevy or Ford. They both have there good points. I like the mount on the Motor Guide better but the shaft and electronics board on the Minn Kota. They are both good just whichever you prefer. Bigger is better in my opinion.
Good Luck hope you find one you like.