Seriously tho I just wanted it for those long drags back to the ramp from 181 cove. Theres nuthin like trying to paddle a SE wind back to the ramp at 2pm in the summer after a hard morning fishin. Was jus toying with the idea when the Minn Kota came up at Academy for $89 plus a mail in rebate for $10. After purchasing it I mounted it behind the seat on the right using the built in rod holders. Was unsure about steering so I dropped it in the stock tank. sure enough maneuvering was interesting. I finally learned that leaning in the direction of the turn would help. I figured it was good enough since I was only looking at straight shots across the lake anyway. SInce I made a decision to go ahead and use it I applied and picked up my registration and tittle from TPWD. Was not as painful as I figured. Well I got to thinking a rudder would really make a difference but didn't want to spend $199 on the ocean rudder kit, so I made my own. Still need to hook up steering cables. I really don't want the foot control so Im thinking sum kind of hand lever controls. Well anyway I will be on the lake when its complete. I made everything removable as I do with all my equipment so I'm not tied to the conversion.See you guys out there. Oh BTW I kept looking at the Hobie's so I figured the trolling motor would save me $3000 for at least a couple more years. Now if I could find a comfortable seat.
