Minn Kota Spot Lock Trolling Motor - Holding a 32 Foot Sea Vee in 25 MPH Nor'Easter 

*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*

Minn Kota makes awesome motors can't believe you where out in that weather for the love of fishing thanks for sharing 👍🎣🐟

The Minn Kota is an awesome investment, the boat I fish on has one and they are amazing. Great video as always.

Thanks again John I hope to have one installed over the winter on my boat wish I had it this season

I have been using Minn Kota trolling motors for 20 years. Purchased a new 24' bay boat with hard T-top last year, I didn't launch it until I installed the new 36v 112 lb Minn Kota. A couple days ago I fished a jettie with strong incoming and outgoing current and 15+ mph winds. Minn Kota done perfect, when I would get on a trout hot spot, it would hold me until I was ready to move. I also do a lot of shark fishing around the reefs, previous boat with Minn Kota nor this boat has ever had the anchor used. I shark fish offshore for hours with the spot lock, the anchor is now emergency gear.

The sun was shining tell doc he’s a big “P” 😆

You guys have it the ol college try...that troller is impressive...still nuts lol.

Love the videos Capitan, I have a 22' Robalo CC and I never liked the look of a Troll Motor on deck of a nice sleek C.C. boat. Recently though I went fishing with a buddy on his new 22' cc he had dealer install Minnkota Terrova. When I experienced fishing, trolling, maneuverability, spot lock chillin/grillin on his boat, that TM started to look beautiful sitting on his bow. I hate anchoring, even considered a winch but this is like a winch with a motor on it. I guess this trend will grow among saltwater anglers. I ordered a 72" 36v Ulterra from West Marine, was surprised cause back ordered everywhere else, so believe when I get it. I got spooked after hearing Ulterra issues. I went with Ulterra for deploy feature and auto trim (raise lower shaft) from remote. The other factor was West Marine has a $240 xtended 2 yr supposed in home service warranty. Not big on xtended warranties but I heard of people spending $500 for one Ulterra repair, otherwise would have gone manual. Most commercial guides seem to prefer manual for reliability but I'm just pleasure. I'm not a "fat cat" but the weight of adding and driving 3 more batteries around forever (total of five) made me go lithium Ouch! Hope to update soon, thanks for all the info and insight

Whether it’s rhodan minn kotta whatever in the next 5-10 years this will be like the new standard for anyone who is serious about fishing hell who knows it might replace anchors on boats period in the near future I can see it happening

We just added the same model to our 28’ parker. Glad to see it held in that weather. Good luck in the spring.

I just had my Terrova installed. Don't have the Hummingbird but will most likely do it in the future. Haven't used it yet, planning on this week some time. Can't wait for Tog season!

You two crazy summanabitches!! Hahahaha!! The Minn Kota held tried and true and you did their company a real solid with this demonstration of its power and reliability!

I have Ulterra 36V 72" on a 239 KW. Only issues I had were self inflicted. Keep the prop off the bottom and had no issues 2 years now. Inshore speeds up point hopping, makes it 10 times easier. Spot lock is Awesome anywhere for any reason including for bottom fishing in deep water

ayy lets go jets

Awesome 😎😎😎

"I didn't get a Minn Kota, but because of your video, I did get a trolling motor for my brand new 32 OffShore Andros. Wow, what a game changer, for personal sport fishing, and especially for charter boats." Update: After multiple problems with my original and factory replacement Rhodan, one issue after another, I finally bit the bullet and switched to Minn Kota, should have done it much sooner. The Minn Kota performance is unbelievable!!

Wow game changer down here in Aus!! We do alot of bottom fishing here and wondering in trying conditions how long would it be able to hold anchor so to speak?

Does your prop come out of the water or to the very top of water column in choppy seas? I had a Motor Guide that would do that in rough seas. It was mounted on a smaller boat with smaller shaft length so probably slightly too short for that boat. Also, if you still have the trolling motor has your opinion changed of the Minn Kota Terrova on that boat? Thanks.

I'm no engineer either, but in regard to the lack of swing as compared to traditional anchoring, here is my theory. The back and forth swing is similar to a pendulum. It creates a triangle footprint with the anchor point being the top point of the triangle. With over a 100ft. of anchor and rode deployed, the pendulum swing in wind and current is more than enough to keep you off the structure piece more than you are on it. With the Minn Kota Anchor Lock feature the greatest swing would be back at the twins only 32 ft. away. The left to right swing would exist, but be negligible. Moving to the bow the swing would eventually drop to Zero. Not sure that makes sense, but it's my theory and I'm sticking with it...lol.

Any particular reason you went with a terrova vs the ulterra? Is the 87' the deciding factor? I'm debating between the two but now starting to like the terrova. Also I'm still reading mechanical issues with the ulterra.

Do you have to hook the system to a GPS/fish finder or does it have it own built in GPS?

Impressive video!! I do have two questions. First, Is that a permanent mount or can you remove it easily when not planning to use and secondly, on your sea vee, fully deployed down, how deep is the motor? Where i am at, we are more exposed and will be in big waves.

Hi John love the videos, any reason why you didnt go back to a rhodan TM.

awesome setup!! do u find the shaft to flex quite a bit at full thrust when trying to move your boat

Great demo. I'm looking at getting a 278 Dusky for fishing the Chesapeake Bay and offshore. I may need a longer shaft ? Thanks for sharing

How thick is the Starboard any under the deck? Thanks

Is that 7’ slow pitch jigging Tsunami the heavy model ? Would like to try it. Thanks

any idea how long those batteries will keep the trolling motor operating?

Hi. I just ordered one for my 290 SeaVee. I am interested in the wire routing from down in the helm station up to the bow, and the mounting bracket. Would it be possible to get contact information to get more information? I’m down in SW Fl. on the gulf. Thanks for posting this; great video.

Thanks for sharing...enjoy your videos. I bought a 24 ft. center console this summer and really want this trolling motor. I even called your installer. I'm torn between the manual vs.automatic deploying and, while I have no doubt this will hold my boat, it seems like such a monstrosity on the bow...sticking out over the front and pretty much an obstacle for guests/cruising/tubing. I know there's a quick release plate. Is the support bracket custom? The shorter versions I've seen on other videos don't have that and, I would imagine, would have the rig banging about going out front in even mildly rough waters. Thanks again for sharing your experiences/knowledge!

I have the same unit and all of th sudden my spot lock is not holding for more than 2 or3 minutes, I have to keep pressing the anchor button to lock it in . Any thoughts what could be wrong ?? Most of the time fairly calm water .

Hi.. I am getting to the part a bit late.. I found your video highly informative as i am now in the market for a trolling motor for my 21' Proline. This is a light boat, about 4K pounds with gear, engine, people, dog, etc.. The unit you have might be an over kill for my half size boat that you have; however, i wonder if you had any recommendations on which unit to get. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thank you... Miami, Florida..

Are your group 31 size batteries lithium or lead?

Hi what kind of material did you use make bracket under motor?

Hi John Any chance on doing a updated tutorial on fishing with the trolling motor? ie setting drift speeds/wind against tide/your favorite things that u use it for. Thank you Simon Alkalay

any idea what the bow to water measurement is?

Please, I’m from Italy, sorry for my terribile english. How does the shaft weight ?

Hi, I'm considering getting one too for chartering on a 27ft Sailfish. How's it been holding up thus far? Any pro's and con's? They have been bashed around by Rhodan owners and vice versa so I'd much appreciate your personal experience. Regards, Peter

What brand & type of battery did you get. I just bought Minn Kota Riptide Terrova

How did you decide 82" was right for you?

Good stuff this is Gio again on the west end. There is a self deploying model as well why don’t you have that one? I have a small Searcy cruiser with a closed front cabin and almost no space to install one of these and I’m almost thinking about putting it on the rear instead even though they say not to. Just to hold the boat over a structure.

Great Video!, I have a question... Do you find yourself cavitating with the 87 inch shaft? I have a 32 and I'm looking into putting a TM on my boat. I know that Rhodan has a 96 and wondered what your thoughts are. In this case would longer be better. Thanks! Dan

Great video. I have a 20 ft center console and a 25 ft walk around. What size trolling motors should I get for these boats. I want to be able to hold position. How long will dual batteries last if I run it hard? Also how long will dual battery last if I run my motors while I run the trolling motor. I live in boca ratón fl. The current here is strong up to 2.2 knots.

Is is that motor the 87" shaft

What are the size and bag limits for pneumonia?

Where did you get the custom aluminum bracket? I might need the same setup

Not sure if anyone mentioned this yet but your trolling motor will do much better with your motors trimmed up

Was it running at 10 speed to hold the boat?

John hope all is well. Let’s say your in the ocean and it’s blowing pretty good. You’ve got some decent wave activity. Do you see this still being able to work if the bow is coming in and out of the water based on the wave activity? Thanks

Hi, Do u mind telling me how much it cost

What does your boat weigh?

did that killer metal shark your buddy has get one yet?? Thats my kinda boat. carrying more batteries for me is my concern. I use a 26 alloy plate and love the ability to fish 2 feet! So much more weight. Like 2 more small people! and my luck with electronic gadgets is never good. I know a guy...(doesn't everybody) spent 8k on motor, lithium batteries, charger and of course he was lazy, the install on a contender 23. Wow, 8K!

No worries about the yellow charging cord?

just got a 72 inch after 9 month...

Will your guy come to me for the install. East Islip Marina or my Home. This is for next season.

I am very interested in purchasing the minn kotta. I am just trying to figure what to do since i have bow rail....87" shaft is going to be a bitch

I want to use this on a 26 ft sailboat in a VERY deep lake overnight.

By chance are those my gloves on the dash?

Who can supply and install this trolling motor for me? I got to get one!

Pretty ugly up there on the bow, however very impressed with the performance. Until there is better designed mounting, ill stick with my anchor and anchor ball. But keep up the good videos.

I don’t have a problem holding I went threw 2 steering boxes in 25 trips

Better attach that remote to something before it goes in the drink.