Trolling Motor Cable Vs Electric

It is cable steer and i am used to it.

Trolling motor cable vs electric.

The benefits of cable are more durable and quicker response and the benefits of the electric are a lower profile foot pedal and more ability to move the foot pedal around the boat. You have the steering responsiveness of a cable steer system with power assist with the added benefit of the spot lock feature to hold you on the fish. Types of trolling motors. There are two different kinds of trolling motors available.

Indicates how much battery power your trolling motor requires. Of thrust 36 volts 3 batteries. Hopefully you can help. Correct me if im wrong but there are 2 types of trolling motors cable driven and electric.

One is the electric trolling motor which uses a 12 volt or a 24 volt or even a 36 volt motor dc which is designed especially for the purposes of. You ll need 1 battery for every 12 volts in your trolling system. There are a few things to consider when purchasing a trolling motor but we will be discussing those below. Electric or cable steer.

Of thrust 24 volts 2 batteries 101 112 lbs. Electric steer trolling motors for a long time cable steer trolling motors were the gold standard for fishermen all over. The trolling motor that i am using rightnow is the original 12 24v motor guide 45 that came on my 1993 nitro. Of thrust or less 12 volts 1 battery 68 80 lbs.

If i was thinking of replacing the motor i would like to know a couple of things. A traditional non gps trolling motor and is an especially good choice for those who compete in tournaments.