Well the Boat Monkey got me

carolina-rig-01 · 05-24-10, 10:35 PM

So the Minn Kota Maxxum Pro that came on my new Triton was a total piece of junk. It was all wore out and needed rebuilt something awful. It was also a 52" shaft which is way too long for how I fish around here ( alot of shallow flipping and pitching ). So I got ahold of the dealer and they were gonna send me a new trolling motor. When it came in it was in way worse shape than the one I had so I sent it back along with a nasty email stating that I would just take care of it myself so that I knew it would be done right. Anyways since I didn't like the 52" shaft and planned on buying a new trolling motor down the road, rebuilding this one seemed like wasting money. So today I bit the bullet and bought what I wanted. Take a look at the newest addition to the Triton.

I bought the 45" shaft 101lb thrust model.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

cassidyta · 05-24-10, 10:37 PM

Congrats C-Rig. Now you just have to get your tax man to word is as a R&D purchase for thunderstuck

everettvet · 05-24-10, 11:41 PM

That is a nice addition to the triton.

bassboogieman · 05-25-10, 06:40 AM

A few things to check since it's a 36v motor. You should have #6 cu wire and a 50a breaker from batteries to t/m, depending on which model Triton you have, it may be #6, The 18' & 19' boats have #8 cu with the 24V t/m being the norm. The larger boats have #6 anticipating the 36v t/m option. That may necessitate a heavier plug. You'll be adding a third battery, so how old and in what condition are your existing batteries? If they are more than a couple years old you may not get optimal performance from your new t/m, and not get the normal life from the new battery. Usually t/m batteries are all replaced at the same time as the older batteries will adversly effect the new one. Be sure to check the associated equipment, just changing the t/m is not all you'll have to do. Don't forget a battery tray to securely mount the additional battery. You'll like the 101, it's what I have on mr TR-21, but I went with the 54" shaft. I can always raise it for shallow water, and when I'm fishing in those two footers, I can keep the prop in the water.

BigBassin144 · 05-25-10, 07:48 AM

Very nice, congrats on the new addition to the boat Kory!

BB

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 09:47 AM

Congrats on the new trolling motor, Kory. Good lord...those things are even more than the Terrovas, if you consider it's not co-pilot, auto-pilot, or i-pilot.

As for the shaft length, does it bother you to have it sticking up high above the bow? With a corded model, I guess it could. However, with the Terrova, which you pull up by the head itself rather than a cord, I think more height would make it easier to pull up in a hurry.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-25-10, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

A few things to check since it's a 36v motor. You should have #6 cu wire and a 50a breaker from batteries to t/m, depending on which model Triton you have, it may be #6, The 18' & 19' boats have #8 cu with the 24V t/m being the norm. The larger boats have #6 anticipating the 36v t/m option. That may necessitate a heavier plug. You'll be adding a third battery, so how old and in what condition are your existing batteries? If they are more than a couple years old you may not get optimal performance from your new t/m, and not get the normal life from the new battery. Usually t/m batteries are all replaced at the same time as the older batteries will adversly effect the new one. Be sure to check the associated equipment, just changing the t/m is not all you'll have to do. Don't forget a battery tray to securely mount the additional battery. You'll like the 101, it's what I have on mr TR-21, but I went with the 54" shaft. I can always raise it for shallow water, and when I'm fishing in those two footers, I can keep the prop in the water.

The Maxxum Pro that I am taking off the boat is a 36V 101lb thrust, and the boat is a 21X so I am already good to go.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-25-10, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Congrats on the new trolling motor, Kory. Good lord...those things are even more than the Terrovas, if you consider it's not co-pilot, auto-pilot, or i-pilot.

As for the shaft length, does it bother you to have it sticking up high above the bow? With a corded model, I guess it could. However, with the Terrova, which you pull up by the head itself rather than a cord, I think more height would make it easier to pull up in a hurry.

IT bothers me to no end to have the trolling motor sticking up so high. I have having to work around it when flipping and pitching.

bassthumb32 · 05-25-10, 02:01 PM

they are really nice rig. a guy i know has one its pretty awesome. i just bought a 109 motorguide im picking up on thursday. i wanted the fortrex but i would have to do some more modifing i was told congrats man

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

IT bothers me to no end to have the trolling motor sticking up so high. I have having to work around it when flipping and pitching.

It seems we all have our own sensibilities.

With my back and knees, I hate hauling mine up as much as you hate having it up high.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-25-10, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

It seems we all have our own sensibilities.

With my back and knees, I hate hauling mine up as much as you hate having it up high.

Well it is in the way if I raise it up when making a real low side armed cast or flipping and pitching.

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 03:07 PM

I'm totally jealous, man. I've been looking at them, and you beat me to the Monkey Punch!

If I want a Terrova 80lb 24V (I can't justify the extra battery weight for a 36V system until I get a 175 hp motor), I pretty much have to settle for a 54" shaft, minimum. I don't mind fishing with it up high, but I do mind it covering up my rod locker door, or being all over my rods on the deck when it's stowed. Still not sure what I'm going to do.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-25-10, 05:54 PM

Bryce in my opinion the added weight from one more battery isn't that big of an issue. I mean when you add up the weight from all of our gear, tackle, gas, oil, and whatever else we have in our boats, an extra 70lbs or so isn't that big of a deal.

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

Bryce in my opinion the added weight from one more battery isn't that big of an issue. I mean when you add up the weight from all of our gear, tackle, gas, oil, and whatever else we have in our boats, an extra 70lbs or so isn't that big of a deal.

Just remember, I only have a 115. If I'm fishing by myself, it's all good. Last year, I actually ran into a situation with a big guy for a fishing partner, and a full livewell. I couldn't get her up on plane. Sickening.

Regardless, you're right in the long run. By the time I'm ready to buy a new TM, I should have lost a hundred more pounds at least. Great excuse to add more gear to the boat LOL.

bcklash · 05-25-10, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Just remember, I only have a 115. If I'm fishing by myself, it's all good. Last year, I actually ran into a situation with a big guy for a fishing partner, and a full livewell. I couldn't get her up on plane. Sickening.

Regardless, you're right in the long run. By the time I'm ready to buy a new TM, I should have lost a hundred more pounds at least. Great excuse to add more gear to the boat LOL.

Turn that around "a good excuse to lose more weight" and that my friend is from a fat old fart

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

Turn that around "a good excuse to lose more weight" and that my friend is from a fat old fart

Actually, I don't need an excuse. Now that they got me straightened out...it just keeps coming off, without much trying.

Abbeysdad · 05-26-10, 10:27 PM

hey carolina, maybe you could loan that new TM to nofear so he can get his ride up on plane!

<hehe>

Captmikestarrett · 05-27-10, 02:05 PM

I was wondering how the removable mount works on that unit..

Is it strong enough to survive a colision?

And is it difficult to remove?

Can you lock it?

Thanks

Capt Mike

nofearengineer · 05-27-10, 03:29 PM

Honestly, if there ever was an application for a hybrid engine, it would be a bass boat. I would LOVE to see a 4-stroke generator on a boat, with an electric prop drive unit. By using electric switching only, I bet you could have an awesome low-speed and high-speed rig.

Take the hint, Mercury!!!

bassboogieman · 05-27-10, 05:17 PM

One of these: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...SearchResults:
and one of these: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...esults#reviews
and you're as close to a "hybrid" boat motor you're probably ever going to get.

nofearengineer · 05-27-10, 05:22 PM

It's actually sort of sad....because an electric motor, if set up right, would out-accelerate an internal combustion engine type outboard every time.

Huge amounts of torque available.

And with careful wiring of the motor, you can switch it for high speed running too.

bassboogieman · 05-27-10, 09:31 PM

There are also downsides - we'd loose the smell of a 2-stroke in the morning. I LOVE THAT! And who could ever say they LOVE the sound of a boat HUMMING down the lake? Kripes, can you imagine an electric motor on a boat, so quiet, when your wife/girlfriend/other is along you actually would HAVE to talk to them while running down the lake? Arggggghhhh.

Abbeysdad · 05-27-10, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Kripes, can you imagine an electric motor on a boat, so quiet, when your wife/girlfriend/other is along you actually would HAVE to talk to them while running down the lake? Arggggghhhh.

If it comes to that, crank the stereo up!

05-24-10, 10:35 PM	#1
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Well the Boat Monkey got me So the Minn Kota Maxxum Pro that came on my new Triton was a total piece of junk. It was all wore out and needed rebuilt something awful. It was also a 52" shaft which is way too long for how I fish around here ( alot of shallow flipping and pitching ). So I got ahold of the dealer and they were gonna send me a new trolling motor. When it came in it was in way worse shape than the one I had so I sent it back along with a nasty email stating that I would just take care of it myself so that I knew it would be done right. Anyways since I didn't like the 52" shaft and planned on buying a new trolling motor down the road, rebuilding this one seemed like wasting money. So today I bit the bullet and bought what I wanted. Take a look at the newest addition to the Triton. I bought the 45" shaft 101lb thrust model. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

05-24-10, 10:37 PM	#2
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Congrats C-Rig. Now you just have to get your tax man to word is as a R&D purchase for thunderstuck __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

05-25-10, 06:40 AM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	A few things to check since it's a 36v motor. You should have #6 cu wire and a 50a breaker from batteries to t/m, depending on which model Triton you have, it may be #6, The 18' & 19' boats have #8 cu with the 24V t/m being the norm. The larger boats have #6 anticipating the 36v t/m option. That may necessitate a heavier plug. You'll be adding a third battery, so how old and in what condition are your existing batteries? If they are more than a couple years old you may not get optimal performance from your new t/m, and not get the normal life from the new battery. Usually t/m batteries are all replaced at the same time as the older batteries will adversly effect the new one. Be sure to check the associated equipment, just changing the t/m is not all you'll have to do. Don't forget a battery tray to securely mount the additional battery. You'll like the 101, it's what I have on mr TR-21, but I went with the 54" shaft. I can always raise it for shallow water, and when I'm fishing in those two footers, I can keep the prop in the water. Last edited by bassboogieman; 05-25-10 at 06:50 AM.

05-25-10, 07:48 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Very nice, congrats on the new addition to the boat Kory! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-25-10, 02:01 PM	#9
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	they are really nice rig. a guy i know has one its pretty awesome. i just bought a 109 motorguide im picking up on thursday. i wanted the fortrex but i would have to do some more modifing i was told congrats man __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

05-24-10, 11:41 PM	#3
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	That is a nice addition to the triton.

05-25-10, 09:47 AM	#6
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Congrats on the new trolling motor, Kory. Good lord...those things are even more than the Terrovas, if you consider it's not co-pilot, auto-pilot, or i-pilot. As for the shaft length, does it bother you to have it sticking up high above the bow? With a corded model, I guess it could. However, with the Terrova, which you pull up by the head itself rather than a cord, I think more height would make it easier to pull up in a hurry. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-25-10, 03:07 PM	#12
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I'm totally jealous, man. I've been looking at them, and you beat me to the Monkey Punch! If I want a Terrova 80lb 24V (I can't justify the extra battery weight for a 36V system until I get a 175 hp motor), I pretty much have to settle for a 54" shaft, minimum. I don't mind fishing with it up high, but I do mind it covering up my rod locker door, or being all over my rods on the deck when it's stowed. Still not sure what I'm going to do. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-25-10, 05:54 PM	#13
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Bryce in my opinion the added weight from one more battery isn't that big of an issue. I mean when you add up the weight from all of our gear, tackle, gas, oil, and whatever else we have in our boats, an extra 70lbs or so isn't that big of a deal. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

05-26-10, 10:27 PM	#17
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	hey carolina, maybe you could loan that new TM to nofear so he can get his ride up on plane! <hehe> __________________ Fish now, work later

05-27-10, 02:05 PM	#18
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I was wondering how the removable mount works on that unit.. Is it strong enough to survive a colision? And is it difficult to remove? Can you lock it? Thanks Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-27-10, 03:29 PM	#19
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Honestly, if there ever was an application for a hybrid engine, it would be a bass boat. I would LOVE to see a 4-stroke generator on a boat, with an electric prop drive unit. By using electric switching only, I bet you could have an awesome low-speed and high-speed rig. Take the hint, Mercury!!! __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-27-10, 05:17 PM	#20
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	One of these: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...SearchResults: and one of these: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...esults#reviews and you're as close to a "hybrid" boat motor you're probably ever going to get.

05-27-10, 05:22 PM	#21
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	It's actually sort of sad....because an electric motor, if set up right, would out-accelerate an internal combustion engine type outboard every time. Huge amounts of torque available. And with careful wiring of the motor, you can switch it for high speed running too. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-27-10, 09:31 PM	#22
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	There are also downsides - we'd loose the smell of a 2-stroke in the morning. I LOVE THAT! And who could ever say they LOVE the sound of a boat HUMMING down the lake? Kripes, can you imagine an electric motor on a boat, so quiet, when your wife/girlfriend/other is along you actually would HAVE to talk to them while running down the lake? Arggggghhhh.

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