79 FN trolling motor
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Topic: 79 FN trolling motor
Posted By: TJ59
Subject: 79 FN trolling motor
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 3:07pm
| I want to put a trolling motor to fish certain areas and need help with what to get please |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 3:37pm
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Tico, https://www.boatid.com/motor-brackets-jack-plates.html" rel="nofollow - I'd suggest starting with a jack plate .or just a motor bracket ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TJ59
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 4:11pm
| that makes sense--my biggest dilemma is figuring out shaft length.. i found the formula was just hoping that someone else has tried this on a FN |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 4:43pm
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Jack plates are made to raise or lower outboards primarily on bass boats. Motor brackets are normally used to put an small outboard motor on the back of a boat for trolling. In order to properly position a boat for fishing and to control the boat the electric motor needs to be on the front of the boat. Both ideas listed will be a waste of $$ ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 4:46pm
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If you do mount an electric on front it will "probably" require at least a 54" shaft. ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 5:12pm
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Get one with remote lift. That way you don't have to leave the helm to switch modes. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: TJ59
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 5:29pm
| thank yall very much |
Posted By: TJ59
Date Posted: May-13-2020 at 6:19pm
| one more question , the newer fn have store compartments in the front.. can that be purchased any wheres to add on to my 79 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-14-2020 at 9:09am
Sorry to say your dealing with a boat that had very little interest when new,especially on a site that's used to pulling tubes around in circles  . Tack on 30+ years and the rot Correct Crafts are known for there are even less left in the day of cookie cutter outboards. Check out this link- it shows a recent install on a very similar style boat.http://www.shamrockboatownersclub.com/forums/threads/246-open-ulterra-trolling-motor-install.42253/" rel="nofollow - link ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TJ59
Date Posted: May-14-2020 at 11:10am
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thank you , been owning this FN since 85... pretty much in perfect shape. i live in Louisiana and most of my friends switched to bayboats and speck fishing due to snapper regulations, i still like to head out when i have another boat to come with me , but the rest of the time is fishing specks in the bays hence the reason for wanting a trolling motor |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-14-2020 at 11:52am
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If you’re putting trolling motor on the bow go with longest shaft possible. Di they still making the trim tab trolling motors? I had a 22’ offshore CC I contemplated putting them on. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: TJ59
Date Posted: May-14-2020 at 12:35pm
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it gonna be a bow mount--- from bow to water it about 33 inches so im figuring a 52 shaft should work 24v 80# at least im hoping |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-14-2020 at 1:20pm
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Hand control bow mount? Or an I-pilot? 80# is the minimum I would go with. If you’re doing hand control I strongly suggest stepping up to a 62” shaft. I have a low sided Carolina Skiff JV17 with a Minn Kota 54” 52# 12v (it’s possible it’s a 52”54#) and it’s the perfect length for a hand control and frankly a bit more power would be nice sometimes but for me not worth the extra battery. I also have had best luck with Minn Kota. I hadn’t replaced a Minn Kota but my last Skiff I went through at least 3 Motorguides. This is my last summer on my jv17 then I’m having a 19DLX built and will have at least a 60” 80# 24v on it. I-pilot would be nice but at $2400...... ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |