If you get a Minn Kota set up, you will notice there are two AutoPilot Modes: Legacy and Advanced. I greatly prefer Legacy when using it in conjunction with a kicker.
In Advanced, when you hit it, it sets up a course of virtual waypoints and tries to navigate from one to the next. If the wind or current knocks you off course, it can be an abrupt correction to get you back on that exact line.
In Legacy, it sets up a compass direction to head in. If you get knocked off course, you will continue in that same direction even though you you may be 20 ft to the side.
I fish a wide open river where wind and current are both issues. If I'm pushed off course, a simple press of the steer button heads me in the new direction. Tons of hours doing it and it's second nature.
2 - 13” trailer spare wheels and tires
5 bolt, one is a P175/70, other is a P155/80 (rims are identical)
spare tire bracket
$20 each or possible trade for decent anchor for 21’ boat
Lots of folks can't wait to jump on the internet to get that "best price" , I've got to admit to doing in at times too.
These small local shops really have a tough time competing and will surely be missed when they're run out of business. I'm sure having the parts available and a mechanic who will talk you through a problem is worth a couple bucks to help cover their overhead.
I was going to build a decoy trailer, but didn't. Easily pulled with wheeler or atv. Or set up as small boat/jet ski trailer. Frame, springs, hubs, winch are solid.
As is, no registration, fenders or lights. Can easily be transported on another trailer or in bed of truck.
I saved everything. Sold old boat and have upgraded. Would like to sell whole lot (if you're like me, you never know what you are going to need in a pinch)
Everything is shown in photos. Will consider trades on linecounter reels. or best offer
Location: Wellesley Island / Alexandria Bay
Took this off of my boat in 2016 when I went to a 4 stroke main engine. Ran fine, dependable. Started right up after 6 seasons, water pump works, good prop. Never used for anything but trolling. This was an electric start model, starter crapped out and I didn't replace it. Easy pull start. Not sure if it still recharges the battery, but that is all intact.
$500 w/ tank and line. STAND NOT INCLUDED
this is the one I use. Hose clap to motor housing, hangs below, stows straight forward (watch your head while on trailer)
https://leelock.com/product/lms-01-magnum-skeg/
I also run kicker for propulsion and bow mount, 80 lb Terrova with a big rudder to steer. I troll current and think the rudder provides a lot truer course with less course correction. Note that when using the autopilot feature, there are two modes.
One lays down a virtual course. If you drift or are pushed off of it, the trolling motor will work to bring you back onto that "line" and then continue. Very choppy on a windy day.
The other (on mine it's called Legacy") you lock in a direction only. If you drift or are pushed off of it, it maintains the direction only even if you are 30 ft to the side of your original plan. That's the one I use. Saves a lot of over correction.
Nice work. If anyone is looking for one, I'm putting mine up for sale. 87 boat with a 2016 Merc 4 Stroke.
Link to my craigslist ad:
https://watertown.craigslist.org/boa/d/thousand-island-park-sea-nymph-mercury/7471411592.html