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Charlie Two Tracks · May 29, 2012

I have an 86 Tracker 17' bass boat. I recently got a 50 lb Minkota trolling motor from Wally
World. When I am sitting in my seat, it seems very hard to engage the foot switch. If I stand, then it is easier to control and easier to activate the switch. I have a tall enough pole so I can stand but do you guys use the stock seat or get a smaller seat? I'm wondering what kind of seat I should get so I can lean against it when fishing.

TNtroller · May 30, 2012

check out bps or cabelas for "butt seats", bassers use 'em. They have a taller seat pole, and then a padded seat that looks similar to a bicycle seat. Some seat poles are adjustable in height.

Charlie Two Tracks · May 30, 2012

Thanks TNtroller

Wallijig · May 30, 2012

I got one of these cabelas butt seats. It's has lots of padding, comfy, and works great. I got a 22"-29" pedestal.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Boa...=SBC;MMcat104794380;cat104705280;cat104341680

fender66 · May 30, 2012

I only use a butt seat in the front of the boat. I like to stand when I fish and use the seat mostly as something to lean against for stability. I probably sit less than 2% of the time.

bAcKpAiN · May 30, 2012

I have one of these and it works great for me.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Pro-Pedestal-Seat/1166993.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dpro%2Bseat%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=pro+seat&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

vahunter · May 30, 2012

I have a minn Kota edge and it's been great. The foot switch on the pedal comes with a tough spring. I took my spring out and it's soooo much better. Easy to take out too. The switch cover basically just pops out, pull the spring out, pop it back in.

Charlie Two Tracks · May 30, 2012

Great ideas guys! Between the spring and the seat, it should solve the problem. thanks.

Charlie Two Tracks · May 31, 2012

vahunter, I took the switch cover off and found TWO springs in there! I don't know why they were doubled up but by taking them out it makes activation of the switch much easier. It was crazy strong before.

vahunter · Jun 1, 2012

I was thinking there was 2 springs, sorry. I did take them both out though. Makes it perfect for me.

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