army46r

Nicely explained.

Yeah, that's for family outings. Friends, the limit is 3. I'm questioning because my dad currently mans the transom TM and uses the tiller steer and dislikes the foot pedal. If I switch to the bow mount I am afraid I will force myself to do all of the maneuvering along with the issues with mounting the bow mount to my boat which does not yield a lot of mounting space.

I fish with 3-4 people in the boat.

How much of a difference is there? I ask because mounting a trolling motor to the bow of my boat may pose some work.

So is the Edge a good choice? For a 16' vhull w/ 3-4 people on it should I look to a 55lb thrust or is 40lbs enough?

Is the Auto Pilot worth the extra money because I really cannot afford it? If I don't get the Auto Pilot is it smart to save a little more and get the Minn Kota Edge instead of the Power Drive?

I am looking into purchasing a bow mount trolling motor for my 16' Sylvan fishing boat. First, how much space do I need to mount the device? This isn't a bass boat, it is a typical open-bow boat so I don't have much space. Second, what power do I need? I typically carry 3-4 people. I would prefer to run a 12V system. Third, what length shaft do I want? I would say it is about 48" top to bottom. Fourth, what model? I have looked into the PwerDrive and Edge models. Ebay seems like the only place to save money, any other ideas. Thank you!

Thank you that was part of what I am looking for!

First of all, this isn't a clear-cut question so I don't expect a specific answer. I've been fishing off and on for 15+ years and seriously for 2. I got my boat last year and am starting to learn the use of a fish finder. It seems like every year I start out hot (during spawn and post-spawn) and then tail off as the summer goes on up here in northern NY. It also seems like I always resort back to the same old spinnerbait instead of going out of my comfort zone. What do I need to do to take it to the next level because there are no answers once I leave and am on the water?

Thank you and sorry for the mistake.

What is that suppose to mean?

If I have a starting battery for starting and a large accessories battery for my finder, lights, and trolling motor will I need an onboard charger or will the acc battery last a full day?

Is the bass fishing matrix sold at bassresource.com a worthy purchase or just a gimmick?