Kochy
Well-known member
Okay, I've seen boats like this around and I'm wondering about it. Some boats have a huge engine on the back, then right next to it, is like a small engine, like a 10 or 5 hp. Why is that? Is that for trolling?
ChrisP said:Here is what I know, which may not be much! Trolling speed is usually based on a bunch of factors like water clarity, temp, lure action, HP of motor, weight of boat and equipment and species of fish your after. In general, most trollers try for speeds ranging from less than one mile per hour up to three. Usually you cannot get a gas engine to idle slow enough unless its fairly low HP and I have heard that it is not the best for two stroke engines. So you can put what is called a trolling plate on your engine, this is basically a plate that drops in front of the prop cuttng off some thrust from the engine. Goggle "Happy Troller", which is one product that is available and it will give you an idea of how it works. Other options include an electric trolling motor or the smaller gas engine you speak of. Hope that helps - Chris
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