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03-19-2007, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
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Slow trolling
My 85 HP seems to move me along a tad to quick for my preference when trolling the shorelines. Bumping it in and out of gear is not only a pain, but I am sure it's not good for gears. I have dragged buckets, but those too are a pain. A wind sock is also always in the way.
I am sure this is a common problem. Let's hear some suggestions.
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03-19-2007, 12:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Get a lower pitched prop when you're gong to be trolling and just be careful about over revving the engine.
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Best regards,
Roger
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03-19-2007, 01:05 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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try tilting your motor up higher, this cuts down on the fwd thrust.
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03-19-2007, 01:07 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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they also make a flap that goes behind the prop for that purpose. How fast are you looking to troll and how are you getting your readings?
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Make America Great Again.
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03-19-2007, 01:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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A devise called a happy troller will solve your provblems, it is in the fornm of a troller plate that divers the prop thrust and will slow the boat to a crawl...
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03-19-2007, 01:23 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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thats what I was talking about
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Make America Great Again.
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03-19-2007, 04:12 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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put the parachute on the midcleat. so it's right next to the boat.
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03-19-2007, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
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i just installed a happy troller, have not used it yet. i guess we'll see if it works in the next couple of weeks.
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03-19-2007, 06:03 PM
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And the search goes on
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: cape cod
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where do find these happy trollers?
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03-19-2007, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
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west marine, boaters world, any boating supply catalog should have them
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03-19-2007, 07:02 PM
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03-20-2007, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by niko
i just installed a happy troller, have not used it yet. i guess we'll see if it works in the next couple of weeks.
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Paul,
Let us know yr speed numbers with and w/o. I wanna tube more this year. I'll need something. |
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03-20-2007, 08:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
Posts: 425
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Thanks
I was thinking of going with the troll plate, was just not sure how they worked, but the principle seems logical. Wonder what it does to the steering?
I'll keep you posted as to the outcome.
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03-20-2007, 08:36 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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I thought of the trolling plate but found that tilting the motor up and putting the trim tabs all the way down works perfect for me.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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03-20-2007, 10:54 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
put the parachute on the midcleat. so it's right next to the boat.
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This is what i do (with a drift anchor), short enough so there is no way it can get to the prop. You'll find you may need to throttle up a bit it works so well. |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-20-2007, 01:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
Posts: 425
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wet sock
guys, what size sock?. I have a 24" drift sock, that I attempted the mid/forward cleat idea, on a short line.. handling was a bit overwelming. Usually alone at the helm, I bungie the wheel while tying or setting lines, boat had a mind of her own.
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03-20-2007, 02:33 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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I think mine is like 4'-5' diameter. Rig it in the water before your moving. Let it fill up, keep the line short then throttle up, I've done this alone countless times.
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~..~..~.. ><((((º>
Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-21-2007, 07:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
Posts: 425
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Thanks guys for the help.
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