what electric on a budget do yourecommend?

[ozskippy]

Hey guys looking to get and electric motor i have a 4.2 wb dory with a 30hp electric start suzuki motor. I cannot afford $1300+ for Minn Kota so what electric would you suggest and what size would you recommend for this boat. Also what would i need to hook it up and get it running. Do i need another battery etc. Anybody have and cheap place they know of that sell eclectrics

[crazywalrus]

Hi - I assume you are talking about a bow mount at that price. I have a similar boat size and I have a 54lbs water snake. It is an appropriate size. Just remember that the cost does not stop at the cost of the motor. You have to purchase a deep cycle battery and a special battery charger for deep cycle batteries. this will be another ~$600

[Whiskers]

Watersnakes have a new model that comes with 2 hand held remotes for around $700-800

[Scope]

Mate jump on ebay and search for jarvis watersnake. The best store on there is Allround Angler. He can do you a 54pd/44inchshaft with 2 remotes and a foot pedal for $719 delivered. By far the cheapest I've found. I ordered mine and got it the next day. Have heard great things about their after sales service as well.

As for battery and charger, try this thread here

http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/6-electronics/263310-battery-and-charger-for-trolling-motor

Hope that helps - Jono

[ozskippy]

would i need a 44inch or 54inch shaft for that boat

[Scope]

Mate it all depends on the distance from the top of the bow to the water. Most normal tinnies suit 44inch.

Here is the jarvis marine sizing chart http://www.jarviswalker.com.au/MAINTENANCE.asp

Cheers Jono

[ozskippy]

could i have a very simple explanation on how to wire one of these up, Stupid question I know

[Davo_Dinkum]

have a look at this thread.

/>http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/6-electronics/187552-24-volt-bow-mount-setup

also have a look through the Forum : Electronics

/>http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/6-electronics/page-5

every bit of info u need should be there.

[fisherjack1394]

mate i have an min kota electric that gose on the back of my 4m tinny. only freshwater and i am selling it for $450 dont know if its what your looking for but. if your interested just call ken on 46628170.

cheers jacko

[ozskippy]

really after a bow mount for the salt but thanks for the offer

[ozlad]

Mate, my boat got stolen a couple of weeks ago and i have been contemplating on selling the electric i had for it. I got a 55lb min Kota rip tide. It is 2 yrs old looks brad new. It is a bow mount, foot peddle and charger but no battery. Would consider selling it for $1000. Let me know.

cheers,

[ozskippy]

Has anybody had any drama's with their watersnake as i was about to puchase one and a bloke said they were garbage do not waste my Money!!!!!! Help!!!

[nadders]

got a 44lb bow mount watersnake about a year ago from Plugger on the site, i've abused the hell out of it and it hasn't let me down yet.

even if i had the money i'd prefer a watersnake as I cant stand kota foot pedals

[Scope]

I currently own a Jarvis Marine WaterSnake, I haven't had mine that long. But after a lot of research and advice I purchased a watersnake. Apparently they come out of the same factory as the motorguide ones, which are fairly reputable, but not as common in Australia.

I have heard that some of the early watersnake motors had some problems, but the bugs have been ironed out with the newer models.

I've used the Minn Kota motors as well (on friend's boats) and the major difference I have noticed is that the watersnake is louder when rotating the shaft (left and right turning.)Apparently this is lessened by applying marine grease to the shaft.

From what I've been told by countless watersnake owners, Jarvis Marine's after sales service is second to none.

As a first time bow mount, I couldn't be happier with it and am glad I went with the watersnake instead of the much pricier Minn-Kota. As an amateur fisherman, I could not justify spending the extra thousand dollars for the minn kota.

Just remember that after you purchase your motor, you're looking at another possible 400-600 dollars on a deep cycle battery and charger. Also, you may need some possible boat bow modifications (anywhere up to $500 for an aluminium welder) in order to mount the motor as some models of tinny do not allow for an easy mounting.

In summary, the Watersnake does everything I want and in the short time I have owned it I haven't had any major problems (bar operator error :laugh: )

Hope this helps,

Cheers - Jono

[Scope]

Also agree with what Nadders said about the foot pedals, easier to operate...

[ozskippy]

what brackets etc do i need to mount to a quintrex 4.2 wb dory

[ellicat]

ozskippy wrote:

what brackets etc do i need to mount to a quintrex 4.2 wb dory

Have a look here - http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/5-boating/264612-price-check-for-alli-work-on-boat#264886

[ozskippy]

has anybody got a watersnake on a 4.2 dory what shaft length did you go for

[faulked]

HIGHLY RECOMEND THE AUTO PILOT FUNCTION

its like haveing some one else drive for you

which ever breed you get

ive found the watersnake to be a honest item fairly reliable but the loner kota i had was figgin great. im not sure about the value for money difference though .

jason

[marlin magic]

Watersnake they are great i love mine theres my 2c worth :cheer:

[scrote]

M8 try I-Force electric motors off eBay,we got an 86lb tiller steer for $202 ,a few of the fella's on the bass electric scene are using them and I have heard no complaints,they do all sizes and I think they do a bow mount.

a cheap option