98 Trophy 2352 HT

[Louis Bouchard]

I am looking to buy a 1999 Trophy 2352 HT

Can I use main engine for trolling? 305 merc

What are your toughts on this boat

[Reel Overtime]

I have a striper 2600, troll with bags , one off each side, motor is a 5.7, 350, v8..   we fish erie eyes all day at 2.0-2.3,   I think we have the 28" bag tied to side cleat..

Good luck. Rick

[guffins fisherman]

Yup. I troll a Merc 5.7 with a brave 3 outdrive all the time with trolling bags on each side. I can get down to 1.8-1.9 at idle.

[letsfish2day]

I use to troll with my 5.7 merc and trolling bags on each side brought it down 1.8 mph... since i have bought a 9.9 Yamaha four stroke. .let me tell ya it won't take long for it to pay for it self in gas saved... And boy is it much more quiet

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[Xxx]

I use to troll with my 5.7 merc and trolling bags on each side brought it down 1.8 mph... since i have bought a 9.9 Yamaha four stroke. .let me tell ya it won't take long for it to pay for it self in gas saved... And boy is it much more quiet

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[bout time]

I have a '97 2352 with a 350. I have trolled with it but did need bags to slow me down. If you are serious about trolling you can adjust the prop for a cheaper option but will sacrifice on top end.

I have a 8hp high thrust and strongly suggest that if you can swing it. Saves on gas, and insurance of a second motor should your main go down

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[Louis Bouchard]

That confirms what I tought!

I guess you would install the auto pilot on the kicker

Edited July 1, 2016 by Louis Bouchard

[bout time]

My autopilot is raymarine hydraulic and is Plummed into my main. I connect my main to my kicker with an EZ steer bracket.

[bruceleogould]

I got a 2302 with 150 hp and a 9.9 I wouldn't want to run my 150 all day on idle fouls up the plugs 1/4 throttle on the 9.9 = 2.5 mph can run that for 8 hrs per 20 litres or 5 gallons

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