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Trolling motor options????
I am trying to learn more about wellcraft boats... and deep vee boats in general... Has anyone ever seen a bow mounted trolling motor on a V20 or V21, not the Center Console version, but the cabin version? If so, what about a seat plate with chair to sit on top of the cabin, control the trolling motor, etc... Seems like a good stable high platform to fish from...
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01-22-2009, 12:59 AM
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Welcome to the site. Do a search this has been talked about a few times.
I might be wrong but reelapeelin might be the best to talk to as far as how much power and stuff you need.
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1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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01-22-2009, 07:50 AM
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Thanks, MJ...
Here's my approach and it's worked well for years...   I took the center section of bow-rail out and capped the ends...as far as putting a chair up there, it'll sure handle the weight, but I'm not sure there's room for motor in stored position and a chair, unless ya can get real creative about it... The trollin motor you want is Minn Kota 24 volt...if you know yer gonna be in currents, you might want to consider 36 volt...the auto-pilot feature is the real-deal on these motors, as is the co-pilot wireless remote control...they sound a little "gimmicky", but trust me, after YEARS of using these things, they're "gotta haves" for me...the motor's gonna be about a grand, batteries $100 apiece and no doubt the only way to go w/multiple batteries is an onboard battery charger...just plug it in and forget it...it'll pay for itself in extending the service life of your batteries, plus they'll be hot to go all the time...good luck and keep us posted on what ya do...we like pictures, too!!... 
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01-22-2009, 08:29 AM
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Thanks for the fast responses... I wll keep the board updated with pics as soon as I buy the boat...
The trolling motor in the pics has a foot control, correct?... Wireless remote sounds like a good option... will definately go that route, too... Thanks for the advice...
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01-22-2009, 11:29 AM
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The auto-pilot and co-pilot fit the particular type of live-bait slow trolling we do a LOT of on the big freshwater reservoirs for stripers down here...for the type of fishing you're gonna do, a different set-up may be more suitable...that's one of the fun parts of these boats is fine-tunin' them to exactly what you wanna do w/them...
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'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha
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01-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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Hey Reelapeelin,
How often do you use your trolling motor ?? Do you think its worth getting ?? Scott
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