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Post by richard18 on Aug 18, 2018 8:03:31 GMT -6
Hey everyone new Sea Pro 208dlx owner here. I was wondering what length trolling motor I need for a hand control not remote. I will be upgrading to ipilot in the future so if there's some steps I can take now to make that transition easier please let me know that as well.
Thanks in advance
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Post by bbbb on Aug 18, 2018 8:50:22 GMT -6
Appears to be similar to my SV1900.
Are you wanting the head of the motor about waist high? If so, you may need a 72”.
I have a 60” iPilot and have to put it all the way down in a 2’ chop.
Best way is to put the boat in the water and measure from tip of bow to the water. Add 2 feet to that number for the foot in the water, then stand on the bow and see how high you want the tiller.
I have to ask, why go hand control now when iPilot is in your future?
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Post by richard18 on Aug 18, 2018 8:52:48 GMT -6
Just trying to save a little cash up front.
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Post by Juan on Aug 18, 2018 15:25:02 GMT -6
Welcome aboard Richard. If you plan to upgrade to i-pilot in the future, I don't think you'll save anything by going with a hand controlled trolling motor since I don't think they can be converted. You can get the cheaper remote controlled motor with only the co-pilot and then upgrade to i-pilot later... You would still control the motor with a remote but it won't have the functions i-pilot has and you would save money since you wouldn't need the longer shaft a hand controlled motor would have to have. Still probably go with at least the 60" model.
i-Pilot can be added to Terrova, Riptide Terrova (ST), PowerDrive, PowerDrive V2, Riptide PowerDrive (SP), and Ulterra model. Different kits are needed depending on whether your model is Bluetooth compatible.
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Post by richard18 on Aug 19, 2018 4:47:13 GMT -6
Thanks for that information. I was thinking about the copilot's as well. How hard is the conversion to ipilot? Is it just plug and play or is there more to it.
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Post by bbbb on Aug 19, 2018 8:14:56 GMT -6
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Post by Juan on Aug 19, 2018 14:06:38 GMT -6
Thanks for that information. I was thinking about the copilot's as well. How hard is the conversion to ipilot? Is it just plug and play or is there more to it. On a saltwater version Minn Kota Riptide ST... it's plug and play... it's just a matter of changing out the head. I've converted two and it takes maybe 10 minutes. If and when you decide to convert from copilot to i-pilot...check E-bay and Craigslist.. you can sometimes pick up a deal on a brand new or used i-pilot head from someone who is converting to i-pilot link. |
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 19, 2018 16:10:49 GMT -6
I would think 60 would be enough. I have a 60" on my boat and I think I'm at least 10" higher off the water than you are. I'm good to 2ft seas, then I cavitate. I don't think you can get a 72" without going to 36v, and I don't think you need that added cost and weight.
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Post by ekwasnik on May 16, 2019 8:20:43 GMT -6
Hey everyone new Sea Pro 208dlx owner here. I was wondering what length trolling motor I need for a hand control not remote. I will be upgrading to ipilot in the future so if there's some steps I can take now to make that transition easier please let me know that as well. Thanks in advance Did you install the Trolling motor yourself? I am planning to install one this weekend and would love to hear any advice on the battery installs, wiring, etc.... |
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Post by 985crabs on May 16, 2019 10:32:20 GMT -6
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Post by Simple Man on May 16, 2019 17:54:36 GMT -6
you'll need a 60" shaft. I've got a Motorguide 36volt Great White I'll make you a deal on if you are close to Dauphin Island. The GPS trolling motor is revolutionary. Get one as soon as you can.
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Post by mosquito13 on Jul 9, 2019 14:30:33 GMT -6
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Post by Simple Man on Jul 14, 2019 13:06:49 GMT -6
I see where Rhodan has come out with a 94" shaft now. They will be putting GPS trolling motors on sport fishermen before it's over with.
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Post by mosquito13 on Jul 26, 2019 9:15:06 GMT -6
Already done. Drive by wire engines and built in hull bow thruster, all GPS controlled . Anybody here running crew boats to the rigs? Similar computers programs to "spot lock" used to hold multi engine large boats on station.
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