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Auto positioning trolling motor #2214936 09/04/17 08:34 AM 09/04/17 08:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	The new technology since I quit fishing blows me away. I'm not buying a new trolling motor yet but it definitely may be a spring purchase. I'm going to be putting this on a 17 foot aluminum boat so I don't need a 70 lb thrust TM. Will want something in the mid 40 lb range. What's out there that's not a budget buster? I know they're all probably $1200 or up but I saw some that were in the $2500 range. I'm NOT getting one of those. Anything to stay away from, or a must have option? Anything you tell me about them will be something I don't know. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2214945 09/04/17 08:41 AM 09/04/17 08:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman Z Zkd22 8 point
Zkd22 8 point Z Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman	I would put a 60-70 lb on it. You will be glad you did fishing the grass on gville

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: Zkd22] #2214948 09/04/17 08:43 AM 09/04/17 08:43 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 25,122 Guntersville, AL IDOT I am Cornholio
IDOT I am Cornholio Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 25,122 Guntersville, AL	Originally Posted By: Zkd22 I would put a 60-70 lb on it. You will be glad you did fishing the grass on gville Can never have too much trolling motor. Originally Posted by Patricia Heaton If you’re a common sense person, you probably don’t feel you have a home in this world right now. If you’re a Christian, you know you were never meant to.

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215156 09/04/17 01:54 PM 09/04/17 01:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,027 Guntersville K klay 10 point
klay 10 point K Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,027 Guntersville	Watch Craigslist for a used. Every bass boat that I've sold with an auto trolling motor, whoever bought it wound up taking it off and replacing with a standard foot control. They then sell the used ones.

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215204 09/04/17 02:30 PM 09/04/17 02:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La perchjerker Freak of Nature
perchjerker Freak of Nature Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La	If you put a motor with less than 70lbs of thrust, you'll regret it. Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends! If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215209 09/04/17 02:31 PM 09/04/17 02:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,273 Marshall County PRB Aldeer Sponsor
PRB Aldeer Sponsor Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,273 Marshall County	The auto pilot TM's are pure JUNK. -------------------

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215232 09/04/17 02:44 PM 09/04/17 02:44 PM
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Jmxinc 10 point Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,101 Bagley Al.	Fur your talking about the technology changing So has the cost!!!! I don't know if I could afford to fish again. I agree with them though you can't have to much power , Every day's a gift !

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215335 09/04/17 03:33 PM 09/04/17 03:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Ok, so I need more power. Why are the auto pilot/auto positioning TM's not a hot commodity? Do they not work as advertised? If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215360 09/04/17 03:43 PM 09/04/17 03:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman Z Zkd22 8 point
Zkd22 8 point Z Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman	To me they are a pain in the ass and a lot can go wrong with them. I'm old school and prefer a cable steer. I know it's out of your budget but the ultrex is awesome. Cable steer with spot lock. I would look for a motor guide tour 82# or a minn kota fortrex 80#. They are both variable speed. You can run them as fast or slow as you want. You will be happier with the extra power for the grass and those windy days. Minn kota vs motor guide is a ford vs chevy debate. Everybody has their preference

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215375 09/04/17 03:50 PM 09/04/17 03:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	I think I used the wrong terminology in my original post and title. Spot lock.... Holds you in one spot? If so, then that's what I'm talking about, not auto steer. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215380 09/04/17 03:51 PM 09/04/17 03:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman Z Zkd22 8 point
Zkd22 8 point Z Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman	Spot lock is badass. Yes it will hold you in one spot. Most of us are referencing the trolling motors that are steered with a remote Last edited by Zkd22; 09/04/17 03:53 PM.

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215387 09/04/17 03:54 PM 09/04/17 03:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	That's what I want. I want to be able to pull up to a drop off, or tree top, or bridge piling and not do anything but fish. Stay in that one spot... So I guess I want a TM with Spot Lock, not auto positioning... You kids and your technology! If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: Zkd22] #2215391 09/04/17 03:54 PM 09/04/17 03:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Originally Posted By: Zkd22 Spot lock is badass. Yes it will hold you in one spot. Most of us are referencing the trolling motors that are steered with a remote Naw that's not what I want. I want to sit in one spot and fish. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215430 09/04/17 04:04 PM 09/04/17 04:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman Z Zkd22 8 point
Zkd22 8 point Z Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,787 Cullman	Fur me and my father in law just rigged out an aluminum boat with 3 Helix units and an Ultrex 80. One evening when we can get together I will meet you at gville and you can try out the ultrex and screen shot all my helix settings. Then you will know if you like it before you spend any money

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: Zkd22] #2215441 09/04/17 04:07 PM 09/04/17 04:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Originally Posted By: Zkd22 Fur me and my father in law just rigged out an aluminum boat with 3 Helix units and an Ultrex 80. One evening when we can get together I will meet you at gville and you can try out the ultrex and screen shot all my helix settings. Then you will know if you like it before you spend any money That would be AWESOME. Thanks, I will definitely take you up on that. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2215493 09/04/17 04:46 PM 09/04/17 04:46 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,190 Shelby County bloodtrail 10 point
bloodtrail 10 point Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,190 Shelby County	"Spot lock" trolling motors that network to your GPS have been around for a long time. They have always been digital steering, touch the right button and the TM swings right. You can't "feel" where it's pointing without looking down and looking at it. They are good at driving a straight line but difficult to maneuver around docks or down a crooked bank. Ultrex is a brand new trolling motor that is cable steer and will "spot lock" along with a bunch of other gps features. Check the BBC forum for who has the best price, they're pricey.

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: bloodtrail] #2215767 09/05/17 03:26 AM 09/05/17 03:26 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Originally Posted By: bloodtrail Check the BBC forum for who has the best price, they're pricey. I've sent two requests to Bass Boat Central for a username and password and have not been approved yet. That's been nearly a week ago. I must not meet their qualifications.... If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2216023 09/05/17 06:56 AM 09/05/17 06:56 AM
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Geno Booner Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 12,918 Old Florida	They found out you hang out over here. lol Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: Geno] #2216039 09/05/17 07:08 AM 09/05/17 07:08 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature
FurFlyin OP Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Originally Posted By: Geno They found out you hang out over here. lol Plausible theory If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Auto positioning trolling motor [Re: FurFlyin] #2216122 09/05/17 08:22 AM 09/05/17 08:22 AM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 10,511 A abolt300 Booner
abolt300 Booner A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 10,511	The spot lock is the bomb. Lots of the guides down are now running 21-23ft bay boats with 36v 108 lb TMs on them and using them to bottom fish snapper, grouper, AJs on 5ft by 5ft or smaller spots. Heavy current, waves, wind, it doesnt matter. You lock it in on it and just walk back and start fishing. Dont have to pay a mate to assist with clients since they no longer have to be at the console to hold the boat on a spot. It will auto adjust to whatever is happening and hold you dead on the spot. Everybody I know that has one swears it's the best thing since sliced bread.

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