Help with a trolling motor

[HURRICANEBOB]

It's a flat bottom and I will be fishing for bass, bluegill, crappie in creeks, rivers and ponds. I looked at a grizzly and mine is looks the same. I also thought about putting a hatch in the center bench for some extra storage. Most of the foot control models look to me like they would be hard to mount, but the reward would be a foot control. I found a Minn Kota Edge 55lb thrust 45" shart and 12v foot control and the same version tiller control. Mabe a dumb question, but what is the advantage of 12/24 volt?

I agree 12 volt is the way to go for your rig. Save the space and weight. A 12 volt on your rig will pull it around all day on one battery no sweat.

Hey, this video might give some ideas. Note how the guy built a mount for his trolling motor on a jon by using 2X4's. Cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=198yN...eature=related

[smokefan]

I agree 12 volt is the way to go for your rig. Save the space and weight. A 12 volt on your rig will pull it around all day on one battery no sweat.

Hey, this video might give some ideas. Note how the guy built a mount for his trolling motor on a jon by using 2X4's. Cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=198yN...eature=related

Thanks for the link it helped alot. After watching it and a couple of the other videos, I think I can make a front deck. It will be small, but I didnt plan on sitting up there anyway, just to have a good solid mount fot the trolling motor. I also picked up a Minn Kota PowerdriveV2, 55lb thrust, 54" shaft. Should have the deck done and have the wiring ran sat, hopefully in the water Sun. I also picked up an anchor, paddle, rope, and a net. I ordered a 13x30 hatch, hand bilge pump and 2 seats and mounts, but they wont be here until the end of next week. I think that should do it, any other suggestions or anything important I have forgot?

[HURRICANEBOB]

Thanks for the link it helped alot. After watching it and a couple of the other videos, I think I can make a front deck. It will be small, but I didnt plan on sitting up there anyway, just to have a good solid mount fot the trolling motor. I also picked up a Minn Kota PowerdriveV2, 55lb thrust, 54" shaft. Should have the deck done and have the wiring ran sat, hopefully in the water Sun. I also picked up an anchor, paddle, rope, and a net. I ordered a 13x30 hatch, hand bilge pump and 2 seats and mounts, but they wont be here until the end of next week. I think that should do it, any other suggestions or anything important I have forgot?

Since you got the Powerdrive, think about the Co-pilot. Cool deal for $149. Easy bolt on. And gives you remote control, no wires, no foot pedal, just a little key fob to control the motor, direction and speed.

http://store.minnkotamotors.com/prod..._PowerDrive_V2

I got on for my raider and I love it on my Powedrive. You can be anywhere on the boat and make course adjustments. You can mount the remote on your rod handle. I put mine on a d-clip and hang it on my belt.

[SLP]

The Co-Pilot is awesome, I cant imagine not having it. Can control it form anywhere in the boat, and has all kind of features I would be lost without.

[smljaw]

Was looking at Motorguide Bulldog trolling motor recently. They make it in 40# and 54#. Great design for smaller boats!!! Check it out... Also, if you're modifying a jonboat, check lots of great thoughts and ideas at www.tinboats.net