My husband and I are new to the boating world and are about to buy our first boat ever...probably a G3 LX 20 F/C pontoon with a 90hp motor. We'll be doing some fishing, so we pretty much need a trolling motor...right? Any advice on what we should get? Looks like they can be anywhere from $450 to $2,600. That's a big range.
Oh, also...I think carpet comes standard in this particular boat but should we get vinyl instead? I've heard it's much easier to keep clean. Opinions?
I sent another topic a couple of days ago and really appreciate everyone's help. You people in the boating world are really nice! I think I'm going to love being a part of your world!
trolling motor advice
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Re: trolling motor advice
Hi---I got the 20 ft fishing model by Lowe wth a 90. Motor Guide W55 wireless---pulls the boat around nicely altho is noisy when it turns.ewt wrote:My husband and I are new to the boating world and are about to buy our first boat ever...probably a G3 LX 20 F/C pontoon with a 90hp motor. We'll be doing some fishing, so we pretty much need a trolling motor...right? Any advice on what we should get? Looks like they can be anywhere from $450 to $2,600. That's a big range.
Oh, also...I think carpet comes standard in this particular boat but should we get vinyl instead? I've heard it's much easier to keep clean. Opinions?
I sent another topic a couple of days ago and really appreciate everyone's help. You people in the boating world are really nice! I think I'm going to love being a part of your world!
Went without the carpet---much easier to clean altho floor gets hot in the sun.
Overall am very happy with the setup. boat handles rough water very well---good performance and smooth ride.
Get the factory underskinning.
2009 LOWE SS204 25in logs
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
Re: trolling motor advice
Hi---I got the 20 ft fishing model by Lowe wth a 90. Motor Guide W55 wireless---pulls the boat around nicely altho is noisy when it turns.
Overall am very happy with the setup. boat handles rough water very well---good performance and smooth ride.
Get the factory underskinning.[/quote]
I've also got the Motor guide wireless. I've got 74 pounds thrust and it moves my 24' boat at about 4 mph in still water. Can drive it from anywhere on the boat. Like it a lot.
Overall am very happy with the setup. boat handles rough water very well---good performance and smooth ride.
Get the factory underskinning.[/quote]
I've also got the Motor guide wireless. I've got 74 pounds thrust and it moves my 24' boat at about 4 mph in still water. Can drive it from anywhere on the boat. Like it a lot.
2006 24' Manitou Osprey Pro SHP F2
175 Yamaha VMax
2016 Ford F150
175 Yamaha VMax
2016 Ford F150
Re: trolling motor advice
If you will do a lot of fishing or have little folks with you most of the time I would suggest the vinyl in a light color. I have a Minkota wireless trolling motor mounted on a slide mount on the bow. When not fishing I store it on the back on another slide mount. I love the wireless feature as you can run trolling motor from anywhere on boat and no foot control to trip over. Good luck!
2005 Tuscany TS2286FC by Sweetwater
22 ft, 90 hp 4s Yamaha
Lorance 332c GPS/Fishfinder
Minnkota copilot Trolling motor
3 battery's, tandem axle trailer pulled by 05 Dodge Quad Cab Hemi 2x2.
22 ft, 90 hp 4s Yamaha
Lorance 332c GPS/Fishfinder
Minnkota copilot Trolling motor
3 battery's, tandem axle trailer pulled by 05 Dodge Quad Cab Hemi 2x2.
Re: trolling motor advice
I think the G3 LX20 F/C comes standard with underskinning.
Deja Moo.....The feeling that you've heard this Bull before!!!
2011 Tracker Targa V18 WT, 150 Mercury Optimax
2011 Tracker Targa V18 WT, 150 Mercury Optimax