Time for a new trolling motor for my 99 P3

It’s going to be interesting in 2020 on the trolling motor front. Though DO NOT let what’s coming interfere with decisions on what you want now. Make a choice and go with your best choice as the experience is extremely good and you deserve a great on water experience.

We think the 24 volt units are fine if your satisfied with that now. Also if your going from MotorGuide to MinnKota, remove the side plate to expose the same bolt patterns. You do not have to Redrill and cut your deck up.

I have sold and installed many Ultrex’s on Basscats, all the way from the Sabre to the Puma (not yet on the Jaguar, but did sell one for a Jaguar). The footpedals fit fine. One modification I make is to drill a hole under the plug, large enough to pass the wiring from the footpedal through and connect it straight to the trolling motor wiring at the back of the plug. This eliminates the plug as that is tight at that point with the steering cables coming off and the plug sticking out. I then place a 60A breaker with a cutoff at the positive battery post, using a copper battery strap that I make. This allows you to disconnect the trolling motor, eliminating the draw that variable speed MinnKotas have on the batteries. Also, on your boat the 24V will be fine. Not need for the extra battery and/or weight. If I can help, we ship all over the US, give me a call.
John
870 773 3474

I have 2000 Plll and recently converted it to 36 volt. My charger was on the transom so adding a battery and moving the oil tank in the middle wasn’t bad at all. Just remember to use lots of zip ties so you don’t get confused.I’m also on Erie enough that I needed the conversion best thing I ever did and ya it’s a little heavier but I adjusted the venting in my prop for my holeshot and didn’t lose any top end.

Already changed it out had a tournament the next day and was in a pinch for time so I rigged this up good thing too I ended up winning the tournament. Thanks BCB!!