Trolling Motor

[ragincajun]

Quick question. Does it sound reasonable that it would take 4 hours to install my newly ordered Minn kota 80 lb thrust, 52" shaft fortrex on my 19 foot fiberglass boat? Just checking. Thought I have been hearing how easy it was.

[wildchild]

I would think that about half that unless you have to run all new wires the full length of your boat, that can be a royal pain!

[Phil]

Quick question. Does it sound reasonable that it would take 4 hours to install my newly ordered Minn kota 80 lb thrust, 52" shaft fortrex on my 19 foot fiberglass boat? Just checking. Thought I have been hearing how easy it was.

Depends on whether you are just replacing an existing unit or if you have to rewire and do a complete install. Are you using a controller of some type to charge your trolling motor while underway? Installing that can take some time as well.
Anyways - I've never been concerned about how long something takes to accomplish, especially when it's an enjoyable task.

[ragincajun]

Having it done by a marina is all. Being that the 55 lb thrust 1994 trolling motor is old, they will probably be rewiring etc. But you are right, it is for my favorite pastime so who cares really of the cost.

[ragincajun]

It is amazing. I love it. First time out was last Sunday with the new Fortrex. It ran great. So much power, I had one foot on the pad and lifted the other to spin the speed dial while leaning against one of those small seats on the bow pedestal....and oooops...almost fell in the water it had soo much power. Went to adjust the height since I bought the 52" shaft and we were heading into shallower water..and oops...doesn't the damn clamp collar fall right into the water. Now why wouldn't that piece of equipment be made so it couldn't completely come off so easy? $12.40 later with $10 more for shipping from canada and we are back in business.

[wildchild]

Sounds like my kind of luck right there! Glad to hear that you are happy with it though.

[tmutt]

A good use for rubber bands!