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 Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/24/15 11:27 PM
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gene30
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My back has been bothering me for years. Is there something available like a lift assist for a 80-100 lb thrust TM?
fishin fool
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/24/15 11:56 PM
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bobrfishes
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Minn Kota makes two models with stow & deploy.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 12:17 AM
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James Niggemeyer
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There is a new aftermarket lift assist mechanism that you can purchase for motor guide trolling motors. It's called the Equalizer. It really works well and I was impressed with the difference the product made.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 12:34 AM
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Ken Starling
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James is correct, I have a Motorguide 109 and installed the Equalizer on mine after talking to several guys that had one. It is worth it.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 12:58 AM
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Bruce Allen
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where might I find info on the equalizer?
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 01:02 AM
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wlgorman
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 03:15 AM
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Bryanj
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I put the equalizer on my motorguide before I sold that boat and it made a significant difference. Not as good as my new fortrex but still worth the money.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 03:32 AM
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HawgWrangler
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The Equalizer is only designed for a Motorguide TM equipped with a Gator Mount. We used one on our old duck rig and it provided a lot of support.
On my bass boat I use the new Minn Kota Ulterra. This TM is equipped with automatic deploy and stow. It is an investment but I can tell you that if you have difficulty lifting up on the TM all day, it is a game changer.
I am a paraplegic angler that has had four rotator cuff surgeries, my fishing was often limited by how I felt dealing with the trolling motor. The Ulterra has made that a non-factor.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 05:12 PM
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Chife
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I have a power gator mount that I hasn't been used for several years. I will sell it if interested.
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 05:32 PM
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FMJshooter
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My Fortex has the hydraulic lift assist not as nice as the auto deploy but it helps!
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/25/15 11:19 PM
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gene30
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Great info guys. Can always get good answers. Thanks
fishin fool
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Re: Trolling motor lift assist?
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07/26/15 12:12 AM
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Brian McCarty
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Classic Fiberglass in Denton and Tim Harrell at Southwest Parts in Dallas have the Equalizer.
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