101 hand control with a bowguard mount.

 

That's what I run...don't forget the Anderson plug!

 

You wanna sell what's left of your trolling motor...I may need it for parts! lol

 

Min kota fortex 101 foot control w/ recessed pedal

 

what is an anderson plug and why do I need that?

 

It's just the best quick disconnect plugs...ever...anderson plug - Product Details
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I like foot controllers with a steer stick or "sexy stick"

 

I like the little remote on with the copiolot!! It sure makes it nice!! Aybody on the boat can take over and operate when you get a fishy!!

 

Thats what I wanted to here, LOL thats what came on my new 1860, have not used it yet but looks lick playing with it in the parking lot!

 

Im gonna go with a foot troller, with a steer stick..I love it, that 3x is junk to big for a bowfishing boat, cant shoot around it..

 

MK,80 lb thrust because I dont have room in the back for one more battery,with the lift assist,makes deploying a breeze and foot control because that is what I have always used.Plan on getting a Sexy Stick on it soon

 

I know a lot of folks have had problems with the 3X steering. I never did and liked it.

I have a Riptide SF 80lb thrust - 60in shaft on my new boat [1860 SeaArk] . I like it a lot. Circuit breaker and ON/OFF master switch are important.
With the master switch you can kill all power to the TM and that seems to help with corrosion issues.

I have tried a Remote control unit in the past. I think it would work fine for bass fishing and maybe Bowfishing. But it's not worth a Damn for Flounder gigging. You need a lot more precise control and that is what the hand tiller does.

 

will a 80lb riptide be strong enough for a 18/72 or do I need a 101? Thanks

 

You don't "need" a 101. I have a 67lb Motorguide on an 1872 and it works fine. I could certainly use a larger one, but for the price I would rather have a fan.