Another Trolling motor question

Thanks everyone for your input.

While I would love to have a 24v setup, I don't think I can justify it
for my application. My MK 44/AT has enough thrust on high speed (5)
when the wind makes (4) like treading water. With the extra 10 #'s of
thrust and the variable speed, I should be able to find a point that
keeps me moving at fishing speed when the wind is blowing and the
maximizer technology should give me more trolling time at the higher
usage speed. If it turns out that I use the battery up too quickly
then I will buy a spare battery. Since I live on the lake, I could
make a quick change.

Frankly, if the wind is blowing that bad, I probably won't go anyway.

Thanks again.

Rich this indeed the best prop on the market, but this should be noted:
Motorguide (might be Minn Kota, but I'm pretrty sure it's Motorguide though)
now markets the prop with thier name on it. If you buy the Kipawa version &
bring your motor in for warranty work your warranty will be voided
immediately. To be covered you must have the MG version, with the MG logo
on it. If you go with the Kipawa version, make sure you remove the prop
before servicing it.

Also, note that if you bring a prop-equipped motor in for warranty work to
either MK or MG, the first thing they do is remove the prop. If there's
fishing line inside behind the prop both warranties are void. So it's a
good practice to remove your prop (& any line) prior to bringing it in for
service.

I am, by the way, looking for one of these props.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com



"Rich P" wrote in message
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Nobody else has mentioned it, but first you could try a different prop. I
picked up a prop called a Kipawa and I love it. A friend of mine
suggested it. Supposedly you get more power and speed and more efficiency
at the same time. I do have a 24 volt system but I definitely noticed
more speed and my batteries seem to be lasting fine. I think it ran me
about $40, might be worth a try.

Rich P

Here's the link:

http://www.kipawapropellers.com/

"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:l9_Ig.5206$p23.2173@trnddc04...
Rich this indeed the best prop on the market, but this should be noted:
Motorguide (might be Minn Kota, but I'm pretrty sure it's Motorguide
though) now markets the prop with thier name on it. If you buy the Kipawa
version & bring your motor in for warranty work your warranty will be
voided immediately. To be covered you must have the MG version, with the
MG logo on it. If you go with the Kipawa version, make sure you remove
the prop before servicing it.

Also, note that if you bring a prop-equipped motor in for warranty work to
either MK or MG, the first thing they do is remove the prop. If there's
fishing line inside behind the prop both warranties are void. So it's a
good practice to remove your prop (& any line) prior to bringing it in for
service.

I am, by the way, looking for one of these props.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com



I'm running a MG version of the mouse ear Kipewa prop on my TR109. It works
great, but I still need a prop that will climb up the TM shaft and clear the
weeds off that. LOL.

I have to say though I don't see the big deal about weedlessness. The
Machete III that came on my TM did a good job in the trash. Neither removes
grass balls from the TM shaft so no big. I have not run the new Kipewa
enough to tell if it really gives more thrust and more efficiency. Time
will tell.


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Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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Bob if you removed the metal machete you're a wise man - there's a reason
they stopped making them lol...

WW

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:l9_Ig.5206$p23.2173@trnddc04...
Rich this indeed the best prop on the market, but this should be noted:
Motorguide (might be Minn Kota, but I'm pretrty sure it's Motorguide
though) now markets the prop with thier name on it. If you buy the
Kipawa version & bring your motor in for warranty work your warranty will
be voided immediately. To be covered you must have the MG version, with
the MG logo on it. If you go with the Kipawa version, make sure you
remove the prop before servicing it.

Also, note that if you bring a prop-equipped motor in for warranty work
to either MK or MG, the first thing they do is remove the prop. If
there's fishing line inside behind the prop both warranties are void. So
it's a good practice to remove your prop (& any line) prior to bringing
it in for service.

I am, by the way, looking for one of these props.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com



I'm running a MG version of the mouse ear Kipewa prop on my TR109. It
works great, but I still need a prop that will climb up the TM shaft and
clear the weeds off that. LOL.

I have to say though I don't see the big deal about weedlessness. The
Machete III that came on my TM did a good job in the trash. Neither
removes grass balls from the TM shaft so no big. I have not run the new
Kipewa enough to tell if it really gives more thrust and more efficiency.
Time will tell.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:1HiJg.5357$p23.2189@trnddc04...
Bob if you removed the metal machete you're a wise man - there's a reason
they stopped making them lol...

Nope, never ran the metal Machette. Just the plastic Machette III. It
works fine and makes diced salad out of thick grass. In fact I was quite
happy with it. The only eason I bought the mouse ear was because I snapped
a blade off my Machette trying to drag the boat over a sandbar with it, and
I don't like my two blade prop for running in the grass.

I am hoping the mouse ear lives up to its brag of having better pulling
power and efficiency in the current as well as doing a good job in the
wedbeds.

Before I used the 3 blade Machette in grass and weeds, and switched to my
two blade prop when pulling the current.

--
Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com



WW

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:l9_Ig.5206$p23.2173@trnddc04...
Rich this indeed the best prop on the market, but this should be noted:
Motorguide (might be Minn Kota, but I'm pretrty sure it's Motorguide
though) now markets the prop with thier name on it. If you buy the
Kipawa version & bring your motor in for warranty work your warranty
will
be voided immediately. To be covered you must have the MG version,
with
the MG logo on it. If you go with the Kipawa version, make sure you
remove the prop before servicing it.

Also, note that if you bring a prop-equipped motor in for warranty work
to either MK or MG, the first thing they do is remove the prop. If
there's fishing line inside behind the prop both warranties are void.
So
it's a good practice to remove your prop (& any line) prior to bringing
it in for service.

I am, by the way, looking for one of these props.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com



I'm running a MG version of the mouse ear Kipewa prop on my TR109. It
works great, but I still need a prop that will climb up the TM shaft and
clear the weeds off that. LOL.

I have to say though I don't see the big deal about weedlessness. The
Machete III that came on my TM did a good job in the trash. Neither
removes grass balls from the TM shaft so no big. I have not run the new
Kipewa enough to tell if it really gives more thrust and more
efficiency.
Time will tell.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com