Prop Question

[Alchase]

I replaced the "Dolphin" plane, with "Smart tabs" this was the best modification for the buck I have ever made. Awesome improvement over the Dolphin, and the Dolphin was allot better then straight out of the factory.

http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabs.htm

This won't help your trolling issue though.

[Rick]

The easiest and least expensive way to slow your troll is to trim the engine up. I'm sure your engine has a shallow water trim position. Trimmed up,some of the thrust will be directed towards the surface.

Might be enough to keep from having to drag a bucket.

[gaddy]

Thank you for that link Alchase !! they have a trolling brake and trim tab combination that will work and under 50 bucks. I think you just solved my problem! I will just have to move my transducer, easy fix. Thanks again !
and the only trim I have for the motor are a couple different diameter dowels used for shallow water duck hunting.
The unit I was looking at is called the pro-troller if anyone else suffers the same problem.

[Alchase]

I can sit in the back of my boat and go through the range of throttle to WOT (Wide Open Throttle) and be on a plane instantly with no nose climb or porpoising, by myself as well as with my wife and two sons.

Sure beats having to put all the weight in the bow to keep it down, LOL

They are also easy to install.

[gaddy]

I've got a rt side steering console and have to sit in the middle of the boat. these can be adjusted to counter that. and with the flip of a lever, BOOM, trolling brake. Thanks again, got to get these ordered.

[Alchase]

Did you console come with the boat?
Or did you ad it later?

I have been thinking about adding a console to my 13 footer.

[gaddy]

came on the boat when I got it used. the boat is an 83 sea nymph. the one thing I wish it had would be electric start.
The console is basically an aluminum box that holds the steering unit and is riveted to the side. cant see it being to difficult to install.