Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

I have a 236 star deck fish and cruise,
What is the best trolling motor set up,for it?

tslice wrote:I have a 236 star deck fish and cruise,
What is the best trolling motor set up,for it?

Little more information may get you better answers. Where you gonna fish? Ocean, Lake, River. How many people? I have a Minn Kota 80# thrust terrova on the front of mine. Works great for the river current and wind. I also have the remote wireless FOB with the footpedal on it.

Central New York fishing on lakes, st Lawrence seaway, I was thing 54 inch shaft, 75lbs thrust? What about mounting it? Is a 54 inch shaft adequate? My tubes are 25 inch diameter. You recommend quick release mounting bracket? Also what are best night fishing lights? I want to fish at night so I need lights for underwater, and are there any remote spots good for a pontoon boat?

tslice wrote:Central New York fishing on lakes, st Lawrence seaway, I was thing 54 inch shaft, 75lbs thrust? What about mounting it? Is a 54 inch shaft adequate? My tubes are 25 inch diameter. You recommend quick release mounting bracket? Also what are best night fishing lights? I want to fish at night so I need lights for underwater, and are there any remote spots good for a pontoon boat?

Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. Mine is 54" and it does well, very little to no cavitation. I have had some when both are at the back of the boat and the activity of boats and jet skis are on the water a lot. Very rare are we both at the back of the boat. If you can go 60" I would, you can adjust it. 75lbs thrust should be ok. Again mine is 80 and very rarely put it above a speed of 5. I do use it to cross the river then place it on high speed. I do have the quick release and would not have one without it now. Easy on easy off. I do not use lights at night, only what is needed by law. I use a light on my hat for changing hooks etc. So I cannot help you there.

Thanks for advice.