Trolling Speed

[oldgoat188]

My 2015 merc 115 4s only slows to 3.0 mph. Anyone have suggestions on how to get to 1.2-1.7? Is there a idle adjustment? Pro's or con's on a trolling plate
EasyTroller Trolling Plate | Ironwood Pacific ? I have a Ultrex but have never used the remote. Do I need to learn how? Thanks

[Skippa Chippa]

The Ultrex is every thing you need. Two minutes of practice with the remote and you will be trolling like a pro.

[Atimm693]

I use electric as well. Remote works pretty well, but I have a Terrova.

I run 1.5-3 mph. Slower in cold water and I really burn 'em in the summer and fall.

[RLS40]

Drag a drift sock.

["G"]

Use your ultrex....the remote is easy

[chaunc]

Use your ultrex....the remote is easy

But what kind of battery life will he get on a full charge?

[bfish]

Play with your tilt/trim. Also you can hang buckets or anchors on a short piece of rope. Of course a drift sock works too.

["G"]

But what kind of battery life will he get on a full charge?

Ken....my Terrova is 24 volt 80 lb thrust....i use two group 31 batterys...i can pull cranks at 1.8 mph for 8 hrs and still have battery left. I used a Troll a matic trolling plate for 5 years on a 115 four stroke....but the Terrova is lots better and easier.

[Ranger R61]

Mercury supposed too have a feature that you can add to motors that you can lower the idle rpm. Thought about getting it when we bought a boat with a 75 4s on it. We have an ulterra tm and it does a great job trolling. Your ultrex should really do the job you want. One thing we don't know is what size boat you have. I have a Ranger RT178 and the ulterra will troll over 2 mph. Don't know how long the batteries last at that speed.

[ShowmeCrappie]

The Ultex no doubt especially if you are linked to a Humminbird. Follow contours and the whole nine yards!!
I had an 80lb on a tritoon with two group 31's and could pull cranks 6-7 hours no problem at all.