"WOW! Thats more that what I planed on doing. I was just planning on making a mount that holds the motor to the side. I have a rudder on my yak so thats not a problem. I fish in paddle only tournaments so I want to make it…"
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Tarpon 160 Trolling motor
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I have been toying with the idea of putting a trolling motor on my Tarpon. I want it to be easly removed. My thoughts were a mount that would place the motor on the side, forward near the seat. I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chad Hoover Feb 7, 2012.
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Joe Corrigan replied to Kevin VanderSys's discussion First fishing kayak?"Cool on the YakDaddy. If you decide to purchase use code "1091" and save a little $$"
Joe Corrigan replied to Kevin VanderSys's discussion First fishing kayak?"Deffinatly a rudder. It just makes the day easier and you will kick yourself for not having one.
I have a Tarpon 16 and love it. Loading and unloading is a little chore. I have a Ford Explorer and carry it on top. I…"
Joe Corrigan replied to Aaron Groom's discussion Commander 120 Trolling Motor Battery"Hey Arron,
I have a Tarpon 16 and was planning to do the same. I would like to see some photos of how you mounted it. I was thinking of getting the BPS small unit and perhaps trim the shaft down. I believe the Minn Kote has that…"
"Joe,
I have a lot of experience with motors on kayaks. I use the Torqeedo and it is hands down the most advanced and nicest kayak fishing motor on the market. There are several videos of me using it on Kayak Bassin TV on YouTube. If you want to know…"
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I have been toying with the idea of putting a trolling motor on my Tarpon. I want it to be easly removed. My thoughts were a mount that would place the motor on the side, forward near the seat. I was wondering if anyone out there has done that and would let me see how they made the mount for the motor.See More
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I have a Tarpon 160 and have looked…"
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- I recently got back into fishing after I purchased my Tarpon 160. I truly look forward to my next outing. I am a member of the pro-staff of Yakdaddy the glove box for your kayak. Check it out at YakDaddy.net
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- I have managed to live for 64 years in a row and still have all my faculties & limbs. Nothing beats dumb luck.
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