Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Hi
I previously owned a 150 Verado on a pontoon. Had no problems trolling at 2.4 mph as long as every hour or so gave it a good run.
Looking at getting a different pontoon with a 175 Verado. Will I be able to / or should I troll with the 175????

I Do it with a 300 the smart craft gauges help me go slower than you 1.6 (depending on which prop I'm running) I've also used a drift sock to keep bow from blowing in the wind which also helps slow you down.

Ditto on the drift sock. Used it on my old boat which had had a 270hp on it and also use it on the pontoon. The drift dock I have is adjustable so I can easily change speeds.

Yep, drift socks are the way to go. Most trolling fisherman in the Great Lakes uses them successfully.

before i installed my trolling motor, i used a 'home made' drift sock...

here's how I made it.
Parts: one 5 gallon plastic bucket; one "Y" tow rope (like for attaching to the back eyes on the logs when towing tubes); 1-1/2" drill bit; 3/4" drill bit

took the 5 gallon bucket and 1 1/2" drill bit.. drilled one hole in the center of the bottom, and 4 holes around the sides, about 2" above the bottom of the bucket... then, a put two smaller holes near the rim, opposite of each other..... then attached the "Y" yoke to the FRONT log eyes... and let the sock/bucket drag under the boat, instead of behind boat. that way, fishing lines wouldn't get caught in ropes when reeling them in.

Wow... Sounds too easy, but with the try. Thanks