Wellcraft Boat Owners Forum

With a high bow on a lot of vessels, a traditional electric trolling motor isn't an option. Even with a long shaft on Minn Kota and Motor Guide. Not to mention deploying and stowing, walking around to the bow on a cuddy cabin. Not fun! So I opted for the Mikk Kota Rip Tide series, engine mount.

With 6 bolts, it mounts on the cavitation plate. Controller to control the speed is mounted around your dash. Your EM motor is out of the water when up on plane, and when you stop the motor is already in the water for one touch trolling. I've used this for a couple of years now and been very happy. It does not interfere with outboard performance, and easily hooks up to two batteries 24 volt application. With 160 lbs of thrust it easily moves my vessel, and very quietly. Stealth is important for me when striper fishing or bass fishing. Rated for Salt water or fresh water.

The handheld controller I Velcroed above my throttle, which can detach with about 4 feet of wire for moving around if you want to control from the front bow. The main control module I mounted in the electronics battery compartment.

Happy to share!

Hi,

from your post its seems like this little trolling motor actual moves your boat on its own. Can you please confirm if it does. I'm looking to get a supplement like this to get back to shore in case my main propulsion dies. But I have a 5100 punder 1988 Aruba which is kind of heavy to move.

Please advise,

Thank you for sharing!..

I have a 1998 Wellcraft Eclipse SS. I’ve owned it for about 4 years. The boat runs great. We fish, tube and overall enjoy the water. My question for the forum is has anyone added a trolling motor to their eclipse ss? And if so was it difficult and did it require 12,24 or 36 volt? I am in the planning stages and kind of nervous how to proceed.