Motor placement ?
08-29-2007, 07:55 PM
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Motor placement ?
Here's the low-down . I have a 14' jon with a 5hp motor . At idle speed , the motor pushes the boat too fast . Since a trolling motor isn't in the budget right now , I figured I'd use a pole to creep up on the carp . The problem is that the motor is in the way . Will I have a hard time controlling my boat if I "skew" the engine to one side ? That would make poling the boat alot easier . Thanks for the input .
08-30-2007, 01:27 AM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
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RE: Motor placement ?
Will I have a hard time controlling my boat if I "skew" the engine to one side ?
I would never do that my friend...There's a real good chance you would tip the boat When I fished for carp..I'd use the paddle carefullly..and then make long cast.
I would never do that my friend...There's a real good chance you would tip the boat When I fished for carp..I'd use the paddle carefullly..and then make long cast.
