Has anyone tried one of the Sideshift units?
They claim that it is an easy DIY install but I found one marina that sold it with an installed price of $2800. It is basically a very specialized trolling motor and if it was less than a grand, it may be an option for some but at this price it is a nonstarter for me.
Check it out at http://www.sideshift.com
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Re: Side shift units
My bow mounted trolling motor does that quite nicely.
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Re: Side shift units
Same here troll motor works for me with I-pilot
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Re: Side shift units
If you're halfway mechanically inclined you could make your own for about $200 using a 12 volt actuator and trolling motor. See below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbzk9YK044
http://www.progressiveautomations.com/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbzk9YK044
http://www.progressiveautomations.com/
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Re: Side shift units
I know zero about actuators, contollers and remote controls. Where or how can one learn about them?slingshot wrote:If you're halfway mechanically inclined you could make your own for about $200 using a 12 volt actuator and trolling motor. See below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbzk9YK044
http://www.progressiveautomations.com/
I believe I recall that BobG made his own remote controlled retractable trolling motor / thruster. I wish I had just a fraction of his knowledge and skills.
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