bow thruster

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parker23
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bow thruster

#1 Post by parker23 » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:01 am

anyone have a retractable thruster on there pontoon like to see what u think
1996 180CC off shore 125 Force [sold]
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mgarvie
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Re: bow thruster

#2 Post by mgarvie » Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:37 am

Even better would be a retractable and steerable trolling motor.

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Re: bow thruster

#3 Post by bansil » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:49 am

I saw someone do one on this site about the time I joined I am sure, it was mounted under the floor and had a remote control

I plan to do similar on mine

Of course easiest would be to just mount one on front and flip it down when you get ready to dock and stuff
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Re: bow thruster

#4 Post by Bamaman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:01 pm

The really too of The line trolling motors have a remote control so you can control it from anywhere in the boat. And some have GPS where you can reverse the route you just took--if you were fishing.
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Re: bow thruster

#5 Post by Retired OG » Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:56 pm

I put a 50 lb. Minn Kota manual steer on the front of my old Kayot. On speed #5 it will move me along at just over 3 mph. On low it pulls me along at between 1- 1.25 in calm conditions...it works great at keeping me positioned for shore casting.
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