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Old 03-19-2007, 12:54 PM   #1
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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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Old 03-19-2007, 01:05 PM   #2
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try tilting your motor up higher, this cuts down on the fwd thrust.
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Old 03-19-2007, 01:07 PM   #3
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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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Old 03-19-2007, 01:21 PM   #4
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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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thats what I was talking about



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Old 03-19-2007, 04:12 PM   #6
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put the parachute on the midcleat. so it's right next to the boat.

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Old 03-19-2007, 04:18 PM   #7
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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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Old 03-20-2007, 10:54 AM   #8
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put the parachute on the midcleat. so it's right next to the boat.
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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