Cavitation plate trolling motor - iboats Boating Forums
Apr 23, 2011 · Re: Cavitation plate trolling motor Bought 4.5hp johnson twin , mounted to transom teak platform with vertical wood and ubolts . Trolls 2hrs at little above idle on tank on it 3/4 gal , I/O lower unit steers boat. Its on the passenger side …
Engine Mount Trolling Motors - iboats Boating Forums
Nov 14, 2021 · That looks like the electric shift model.-----A bit thirsty but a great running motor.-----It will run just fine at 50:1.-----Many ways to connect a trolling motor to the main motor for steering.-----Lots of things to look at to make that wonderful motor as reliable as a new motor.-----No need for $100+ / hr shop support on that 1962 model.
mounting trolling motor to mercruiser - iboats Boating Forums
Apr 10, 2014 · If you are talking about a stabilization plate. I have a older Minn Kota mounted on my Alpha 1. I used a Cobra plate with mine. Two reasons: it was flat and it went under the cavitation plate. It really like the fact that the bolts for the motor mount are in contact with the aluminum plate rather than the cast aluminum cavitation plate.
cavitation problem on 25' pontoonRan - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 27, 2015 · Mechanic at local marina said the motor was not designed for trolling and that we needed to get it up to 5000 rpm to keep it running good. During winter season purchased and electric trolling motor that mounts to the cavitation plate and a 14" x 11 pitch 4 blade prop and installed all that. Ran entire summer season of 2014 with no problems.
trolling motor mounting question - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 26, 2014 · If I mount the motor so that the controls are accessible from inside the boat (up position) then the cavitation plate will be about 2.5 to 3.5" above the bottom of the hull when in the down position. My thinking is that I can mount it in the higher position and trim the motor out from the hull and it should be fine.
Trolling Motor Bracket Mount - iboats Boating Forums
Feb 16, 2009 · Good day, folks! I am working on the installation of a trolling motor bracket mount on the intergral fiberglass swim platform on my 1996 Four Winns Horizon 170 fish/ski. A few specs: I plan to purchase a 7.5 horsepower, 2-stroke Johnson or Evindrude gas motor. I plan to use this mounting...
Cavitation plate location, what is normal? - Boating Forum
Mar 24, 2013 · Re: Cavitation plate location, what is normal? Typically the anti-ventilation plate (cavitation plate) would start even or flush with the bottom of the boat Then, by experimentation, you raise it until you have a ventilation problem then lower it slightly. Hulls vary in shape and running characteristics and each design requires a different height.
Motor Height-Stepped Hull-Cavitation - iboats Boating Forums
Aug 17, 2008 · Re: Motor Height-Stepped Hull-Cavitation I can not answer your question, but I also have a step on the back of my boat. 1990 Sea-Pro 180 CC. My motor is currently mounted about 1 inch above the keel level. I am not sure what the purpopse of the step is, but I have noticed that my boat does not respond to backing up as well as other boats I have ...
adjusting trim fin on anti cavitation plate - Boating Forum
Sep 11, 2011 · Re: adjusting trim fin on anti cavitation plate Yes, if it steers easy to the right (in other words its hard to turn left). then turn the trim tab to the right. Trim tab effect is influenced by the speed you run at, plus the trim angle of the motor. Soooooo. pick the speed and trim you most often run at, and adjust the tab accordingly.
trolling/kicker motor | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Jun 14, 2012 · Re: trolling/kicker motor A 8-9.9 hp motor is what you want for 19' boat. Any larger and you defeat the purpose because you won't be able to troll slow enough. Measuring the mounting point is done from the water line. The top of the cavitation plate should be 1" below the normal water line of the boat when it's lightly loaded.