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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: tonymoe on June 24, 2009, 06:01:56 AM

Title: drift boat and motor?
Post by: tonymoe on June 24, 2009, 06:01:56 AM: does anyone run a motor on a drift boat? I was told if you throw a kicker on it, it has to be a long shaft, is this true?

thanks folks
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Post by: Jeremiah P on June 24, 2009, 06:27:41 AM: I used to run an eight horse on my willie and it definately has to be a long shaft
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Post by: yelp on June 24, 2009, 07:19:08 AM: There is a joke there I will stay away from! :chuckle:
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Post by: jackelope on June 24, 2009, 07:53:41 AM: the other thing is where the anchor arm comes off of the stern of the boat. i can't run a motor on mine unless i take my boat and have the anchor arm relocated to the side.
the stern is way high out of the water on a drifter so yeah...definitely gonna need a long shaft.
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Post by: Intruder on June 24, 2009, 09:15:30 AM: Can be done but depending on the boat it can be like trying to drive a forklift forward... can be a lil squirrely.
Title: Re: drift boat and motor?
Post by: tonymoe on June 24, 2009, 07:20:47 PM: thanks guys, sounds like long shaft it is
Title: Re: drift boat and motor?
Post by: finfeatherfur on June 26, 2009, 11:37:39 AM: If you do not have a cut out on the stern you will need a long shaft. My anchor pulley comes off and drops the mounting point for a motor 6-8 inches. It makes for a great stable lake boat, but does not track well in the wind and you will not get anywhere fast.