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Old 06-21-2016, 02:10 PM
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Looking at purchasing a Riptide ST 112 I pilot. I'd like to get any local suggestions positive or negative that fish south la. I'm not sure if I should get the 60" or 72". It will be mounted on a 24' bluewave. Will the 60" shaft be long enough when fishing 15 miles offshore in 1 to 3 footers and not become air born when the bow crest the swells. 72" seems long and will take up more space. Any past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-21-2016, 02:23 PM
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I have a friend with a boat 38 inches from bow to water in calm water (25 Pathfinder) he has a 60" ipilot. He says it's fine when calm, but would rather have a 72 when choppy.
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Old 06-21-2016, 03:16 PM
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Looking at purchasing a Riptide ST 112 I pilot. I'd like to get any local suggestions positive or negative that fish south la. I'm not sure if I should get the 60" or 72". It will be mounted on a 24' bluewave. Will the 60" shaft be long enough when fishing 15 miles offshore in 1 to 3 footers and not become air born when the bow crest the swells. 72" seems long and will take up more space. Any past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Call Superior trolling motors on banks. He will lead you in the right direction. I have used them for years. He knows exactly what you will need.
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Old 06-21-2016, 03:17 PM
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i have the 60" 112 on a Nautic Star 224XTS. I've used the anchor feature nearly every offshore trip so far. There was only one trip where i couldn't and its because the seas were extremely choppy with a few waves being close to 3'ers with rolling white caps, which was pretty unfavorable conditions to be fishing in anyway.

Pretty much if there is a slight to good chop, it stays in the water. Conditions have to be pretty unfavorable for me not to use it, otherwise it works fine and is excellent on battery. I can use anchor feature all day offshore and have 75% left of battery when I get back home. I love the thing, so much easier than tossing and picking up anchor every time you need to make a big move or slight move.
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Old 06-21-2016, 03:28 PM
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Call Superior trolling motors on banks. He will lead you in the right direction. I have used them for years. He knows exactly what you will need.
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Old 06-21-2016, 03:38 PM
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I have the 60" shaft and everytime you get 2' or higher waves I kick myself for not going with the 72" shaft. I am in a 20' deep "V" Tidewater so my bow to water line is a little higher than your bayboat.

IMO, you cannot go wrong with the longer shaft...
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Old 06-21-2016, 05:00 PM
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That is all great input. Thank you. From what I'm hearing I think it is worth giving up the extra space on the ball and getting a 72 inch.
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Old 06-21-2016, 05:07 PM
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I have a friend with a boat 38 inches from bow to water in calm water (25 Pathfinder) he has a 60" ipilot. He says it's fine when calm, but would rather have a 72 when choppy.
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:32 PM
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Old 06-22-2016, 02:21 PM
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Old 06-22-2016, 06:27 PM
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I'm planning on changing out my two year old 24V iPilot with a 60" shaft soon for Ulterra with a 72" shaft, but according to the MK website, the 24V is not available with a 72" shaft. Anyone know different?

BTW, anyone interested in a like new iPilot soon, let me know.
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Old 06-22-2016, 09:58 PM
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The same advice that was given to me above....call/purchase from Superior Trolling Motors in Lafayette. They are the exports in SW LA. Ordered the 36v 72". There's a reason why they have about 20+ boats in their yard, plus a 2 wk waiting list if you need their services.
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Old 06-22-2016, 11:06 PM
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The 24' pure bay only needs a 60" shaft. If it comes out the water you need to go home.


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Old 06-23-2016, 03:05 PM
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I'm planning on changing out my two year old 24V iPilot with a 60" shaft soon for Ulterra with a 72" shaft, but according to the MK website, the 24V is not available with a 72" shaft. Anyone know different?

BTW, anyone interested in a like new iPilot soon, let me know.
That is correct, if you need the 72" shaft then you would have to go with the 36V system. This is what I would go with anyway... FYI.

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