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Power Drive vs. Cable Drive Trolling Motors......
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<blockquote data-quote="Ranchero50" data-source="post: 164245" data-attributes="member: 1523"><p>Powerdrive all the way. With the old cable steer I couldn't fish and drive at the same time so I drifted while fishing, a real PITA in current or wind.</p><p></p><p>With the powerdrive the steering stays locked at the last setting so I can troll at slow speed. I have the autopilot as well and that's really nice. Point the troller where you want to go and it'll take you there, very nice in calms but a bit tricky in wind or current (you have to tweak it a bit). Still you get to concentrate on fishing instead of concentrating on driving all the time.</p><p></p><p>Mine has variable speed as well which is great for holding against current or just creeping along a shoreline. On my setup I usually use my finger to run the troller. The copilot option is one I may end up with. The long cable is ok, haven't used it from the back of the boat yet. I just let the autopilot keep us on track while helping the kids with fish or other distractions, I used to drop the hook instead...</p><p></p><p>Jamie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ranchero50, post: 164245, member: 1523"] Powerdrive all the way. With the old cable steer I couldn't fish and drive at the same time so I drifted while fishing, a real PITA in current or wind. With the powerdrive the steering stays locked at the last setting so I can troll at slow speed. I have the autopilot as well and that's really nice. Point the troller where you want to go and it'll take you there, very nice in calms but a bit tricky in wind or current (you have to tweak it a bit). Still you get to concentrate on fishing instead of concentrating on driving all the time. Mine has variable speed as well which is great for holding against current or just creeping along a shoreline. On my setup I usually use my finger to run the troller. The copilot option is one I may end up with. The long cable is ok, haven't used it from the back of the boat yet. I just let the autopilot keep us on track while helping the kids with fish or other distractions, I used to drop the hook instead... Jamie [/QUOTE]
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