Folks,

I have a heavy 24 ft pontoon boat and the Mrs would rather us not be a 2 boat family.  Until the grandchildren get older, I have to make due.

I am on an open lake and thinking of putting a trolling motor on the bow for the wind- less days and mainly to avoid having to drop an anchor.  I see mixed reviews.  Any first hand experience would help.

Thanks in advance 

Al

 

Some are easier to put trolling motors on than others, but there's no reason you can't. It'll definitely help you move around. Being that a pontoon can turn into a kite rather quickly in any wind, you'll want to get a pretty beefy tm for it. 

Pontoon boat owner here... hopefully my last season before I upgrade (similar situation, have two little girlies).

I have a 24V 55lb MG Brute on a gator mount on the front of mine.  I fish out of my pontoon boat like I do out of a bass boat, foot on the pedal covering water all day long.  Yeah, she's a bit hard to handle in the wind, but even with a small trolling motor, I can keep it under control (as long as the batteries are charged).

Get one - you'll dig it.  For a boat your size, you'll need to go as big as you can.  Make sure and measure for proper shaft length.

Thanks for the input. I have a triple tube and it looks like one will fit hustle off center.  Taking the plunge this weekend.....will report back in the spring

You look like Tim McGraw if that's your picture.