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Well, lack of something to do has given me time to rethink this old set aside project of mine.
Those of us who own electric steer trolling motors know what a pain it is to go backwards with the electric steer motors, especially when you hang up a line. So, to simplify immediate reverse, I am going to put my hand steer MK 12v/40 to work.
I plan to mount it on the transom ( actually on the basket). I will install a wireless foot controlled switch which will turn the AFT Troll motor on/off.
This should allow me to reverse quickly without stirring up the stuff I get hung up in. The circuitry to do this is simple and cheap. Wireless because I will be able use it on both my boats.
Any input ideas would help. Pit falls? Anyone tried this?
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Speed control. Assuming you would just put it on high.
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I usually just make a U turn, but I don't have 8 or 10 rods out either.
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I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.
Why add another TM? Would you achieve the same result if you just added a reverse polarity switch on the existing motor or would it get tangled? A momentary switch of some type that changes polarity so you don't have to spin the TM around.
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It is a new Terrova. Not easy to modify. Besides, it would still stir up the brush.
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Might pull your boat in half should something go wrong, hope you have a Ranger.