Trolling motor deal?

[tjm]

Jon boats I had in the past didn't portage very well. The TM was just a thought, I don't canoe a lot anymore anyway, but I always go up a ways and then back so as to avoid all the shuttle nonsense.

[fishinwrench]

42 minutes ago, tjm said:

Jon boats I had in the past didn't portage very well. The TM was just a thought, I don't canoe a lot anymore anyway, but I always go up a ways and then back so as to avoid all the shuttle nonsense.

I do the same.  I just hug the slow side and pull it up the riffles (as I fish them) if they are too fast to paddle or pole thru.  

I've thought about rigging a TM (lower shaft only) straight off the rear for forward thrust, with a switch under the seat, and using a paddle to rudder one side or the other, to steer.   I still might engineer something like that someday.     I just don't like them hanging on one side.

[Flysmallie]

8 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

 

I've thought about rigging a TM (lower shaft only) straight off the rear for forward thrust, with a switch under the seat, and using a paddle to rudder one side or the other, to steer.   I still might engineer something like that someday.     I just don't like them hanging on one side.

Thought about doing the same but adding a steering option. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

2 hours ago, tjm said:

It was an online deal when I posted $99.99, I think- I slept since then,  but I imagine that is no longer true. Actually saw that referenced on another forum where the guy said he and friends had ordered twenty; someone there said they had missed a decimal or.... I've never had a trolling motor but have considered one for upstream trips in the canoe. Wrench suggested it wasn't appropriate and I believed him.

Glad some one got to take advantage of the sale. @Daryk Campbell Sr let us know if that deal went through or what happens?

So far it went through.   $107 and change.  Got an email confirming purchase, and processing.  Free delivery also.  I hope they honor this.  

[tjm]

I once saw a video of a weed trimmer rigged as a motor at the stern for this type use, and that would probably be lighter to tote around and with a drop in yoke attachment easy to remove and stow in board.  I think an oarlock might work as a mount. 

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30 minutes ago, tjm said:

I once saw a video of a weed trimmer rigged as a motor at the stern for this type use, and that would probably be lighter to tote around and with a drop in yoke attachment easy to remove and stow in board.  I think an oarlock might work as a mount. 

I think there's YouTube video on it.

[snagged in outlet 3]

Yep I just looked.  A bunch of them.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I got denied.  See the response below. 

 

Hello,
This message is in regards to your recent order for SKU 2237797, the X5 FOOT 55FW 45" 12V Trolling Motor.  We regret to inform you that a pricing error was identified on our website and we have canceled your order.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused and appreciate you considering us for your outdoor needs.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance. 
Thank you,
 
Bass Pro Customer Service Team

[fishinwrench]

2 hours ago, tjm said:

I once saw a video of a weed trimmer rigged as a motor at the stern for this type use, and that would probably be lighter to tote around and with a drop in yoke attachment easy to remove and stow in board.  I think an oarlock might work as a mount. 

I don't know about you and your canoe, but I would have a hard time spinning around in mine to prime and pull start a weedeater that was mounted behind me.   

Link me that video, I wanna see how easily that dude pulls it off.

[Flysmallie]

1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

I don't know about you and your canoe, but I would have a hard time spinning around in mine to prime and pull start a weedeater that was mounted behind me.   

Link me that video, I wanna see how easily that dude pulls it off.

They make electric ones.