Question about trolling motors

[paledun]

I was talking to a friend about my float tube and pontoon boat. She told me she had a trolling motor she would give me since she no longer has a boat. I said sure and picked it up today. I am grateful for the motor, and have already figured out how to mount it. I just don't know if its big enough for an ODC classic. here is a link to a pic and description of the motor.
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[cpierce]

I don't know about an 18# motor, it is worth a try. I thought I had the smallest motor and mine is a 24#. I use it on both my FC4 floattube and my Renegade pontoon boat mine does ok on both of those. I don't win races but so far I get there and back.

Since it is free --- go for it!

One thing you will want to do is turn the head of the motor around so that the motor is pulling you backwards through the water-- same as if you are rowing or using your fins. It is easier for them to pull a boat, and also it allows you to steer and still fin at the same time.
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[pontoonman]

Should work fine, giving at least 1.5 knots with the ODC while keeping the total weight low and giving decent range with 25# battery. Doubling the thrust and battery weight will only get you to maybe 2 knots at the same range, due to the law of diminishing returns from water resistance. On the downside, sevylor motor quality is much lower than, say the minn kota from what I have read. But you have nothing to lose, so go for it.

Porta


[quote paledun]I was talking to a friend about my float tube and pontoon boat. She told me she had a trolling motor she would give me since she no longer has a boat. I said sure and picked it up today. I am grateful for the motor, and have already figured out how to mount it. I just don't know if its big enough for an ODC classic. here is a link to a pic and description of the motor.
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[paledun]

Thank you. I am going to try it out to see how it works out. I really just want it to help get me from place to place and help with going against the wind.
I still have not decided on a battery. I really want to keep the weight down. I saw a recommendation for this battery on a couple of water craft forums
[url "http://www.batteriesplus.com/pc-36587-86-marine-deep-cycle-battery-werker-sliu1dc.aspx"]http://www.batteriesplus.com/pc-36587-86-marine-deep-cycle-battery-werker-sliu1dc.aspx[/url]I looked at turning the motor or the control box but they are glued in place on the shaft so I will just mount it backwards. I did look inside the control box and found that it would be too easy to cut it off the shaft and actually move to the front of the boat. It has only simple controls of two switches, on/off & fast/slow.
I hope to try it this weekend I'll post the results.
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[flygoddess]

Also, be aware you need to license your tube the minute you put a motor on it, no matter what size of motor.
Here it is like $37. and up, but ticket is much, much more.
So, make sure you have rook for all this and do not forget your PFD.
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[Jim_T]

I can't tell for sure what type of battery you're looking at but if it's a conventional wet cell you might want to consider their AGM style which can fall over without spilling battery acid in your car or on you boat. I recently bought this one which I've used a couple times so far. Not as much duration as the bigger batteries but much lighter and easier on the back. I do more rowing (which in the end is better for me) and I motor at slower speeds to make sure I have enough juice for the day:

[url "http://www.batteriesplus.com/product_search/35924-Werker-Deep-Cycle-12V-33AH-AGM-Battery-W_-J-Terminal-DASH--DASH-WKDC12--33J.aspx"]http://www.batteriesplus.com/product_search/35924-Werker-Deep-Cycle-12V-33AH-AGM-Battery-W_-J-Terminal-DASH--DASH-WKDC12--33J.aspx[/url]

Jim
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[peter805]

[quote Jim_T]I can't tell for sure what type of battery you're looking at but if it's a conventional wet cell you might want to consider their AGM style which can fall over without spilling battery acid in your car or on you boat. I recently bought this one which I've used a couple times so far. Not as much duration as the bigger batteries but much lighter and easier on the back. I do more rowing (which in the end is better for me) and I motor at slower speeds to make sure I have enough juice for the day:

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Jim[/quote]




That looks like a good battery and its only $80.00[]

Peter
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[flygoddess]

In the 25+ years I have been using a battery on a tube/toon, can't say I have ever had a problem with battery acid or tipping over. I do use the designated Battery Box though.[]
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[pontoonman]

Here's one of the best prices I have seen on the web for a sealed battery: http://www.replacementupsbattery.com/UB1...nAodABDIKQ
Sealed batteries are usually stamped with charging directions- usually slow charging is best.

Pon

Ps. I have not done business with this company, nor am I endorsing. But this is the battery I would buy if I was in the market for one.




[quote paledun]Thank you. I am going to try it out to see how it works out. I really just want it to help get me from place to place and help with going against the wind.
I still have not decided on a battery. I really want to keep the weight down. I saw a recommendation for this battery on a couple of water craft forums
[url "http://www.batteriesplus.com/pc-36587-86-marine-deep-cycle-battery-werker-sliu1dc.aspx"]http://www.batteriesplus.com/...-werker-sliu1dc.aspx[/url]I looked at turning the motor or the control box but they are glued in place on the shaft so I will just mount it backwards. I did look inside the control box and found that it would be too easy to cut it off the shaft and actually move to the front of the boat. It has only simple controls of two switches, on/off & fast/slow.
I hope to try it this weekend I'll post the results.[/quote]
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[flygoddess]

[quote pontoonman]Here's one of the best prices I have seen on the web for a sealed battery: http://www.replacementupsbattery.com/UB1...nAodABDIKQ
Sealed batteries are usually stamped with charging directions- usually slow charging is best.

Pon





For an electric motor? I can see it for sonar.
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[pontoonman]

Well, its 35 a-h which is equivalent to the one he was looking for, but much lower cost. Clicking on the picture with show you some details printed on the side of the battery. I use this size in one of my small EV's, which I bought about 4 years ago on clearance from another company. Look for free shipping as these are costly by mail order, maybe $20....



Pon

[quote flygoddess][quote pontoonman]Here's one of the best prices I have seen on the web for a sealed battery: [url "http://www.replacementupsbattery.com/UB12350-NB.html?gclid=CMj93s-U06ECFQWbnAodABDIKQ"]http://www.replacementupsbattery.com/...-U06ECFQWbnAodABDIKQ[/url]
Sealed batteries are usually stamped with charging directions- usually slow charging is best.

Pon





For an electric motor? I can see it for sonar.[/quote]
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[flygoddess]

Right you are. I think that is the size TD is using, isn't it?
Too small for my liking, but it will work. I am use to venturing way out.[]
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[paledun]

Thank you all for the great responses.
I finally got the motor mount done, but have not purchased the battery yet. I looked into registration and found it it was not worth it this year. Registration is yearly and expires Dec. 31 so that will only get me two or three trips this year before the lakes close or freeze over. I'll post a few pics later of the motor mount and other upgrades I've done on this boat.

Again thank you all for the help.
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[flygoddess]

Great, look forward to the pictures. And love the name....my favorite dry
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[paledun]

Here are some pics of the upgrades I've done to my pontoon boat (ODC Classic). There were to many to upload so I put them in a slide show.

The rod holders and rack are made of PVC. The design is modular so I can add to it.

The motor mount is made from the seat back frame that was removed when I replaced the seat. I built the motor mount so that if this motor wont cut it, I can use a standard transom mount motor in the future.

The battery box is mounted using half inch electrical conduit pipe with CPVC fittings to form the cross brace.

The anchor system pretty much explains itself by the pictures as does the sonar. On the sonar I did cut, shorten and splice the transducer cable.


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[flygoddess]

OMG!!! Nice work. That slide in/out for the battery is way cool...what is the tubing?
Thanks for sharing!
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[paledun]

Thanks for comment I edited the above post to explain some of the pictures. The battery rack is stationary, however with the seat folded down it is easy access to hookup, install/remove the battery. As far as the name, paledun, it was the first dry fly I caught fish on so it holds a special memories to me.
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[idahoron]

The ODC classic is a light weight ride. I think your trolling motor will do fine as far as power goes. You might already know from past experience that the ODC classic is tough to get to balance and ride right. I have one of the old banana boats and I have the classic. In this first picture I only have about 30 pounds of weight total on the back rack. I talked to our own FG, and the company to find out how to make it ride better.

The fact is the rockers are steep and the amount of pontoon under water is short VERY short. This makes it tough to get it to balance, and track straight. I have to slide my frame as far forward as I could to get it to balance with that amount of weight. Even at that I don’t have as much weight on it in this picture.


I am thinking your going to have trouble with the weight. That motor is way back and I know it is a light motor but it is way back. Cabelas has a slide for boat seats that works like a car seat. You can mount it and slide the seat forward to balance better. I was thinking about getting one
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Good luck with the project and keep us informed on how it does. I would like to add a motor to my son’s banana so this is interesting. Ron
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[flygoddess]

Or add boat bumpers or the bladder from a blow up seat. My new boat has the inflateable floor (half floor). I added the motor mount to the rear of the toon and batter is several inches from the back of my seat. Add to that an 18 pound weenie and the boat still floated pretty level (maybe a little back heavy with motor kicked up, but still day light under the back. I am sure it is because of the floor...BUT, the bottom of the floor is off the water....[crazy]


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