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Originally posted by nhunter344
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Pointless debate really. Seems more like getting angry just to get angry. Everyone equips their yaks to suit their fishing style and needs. You want a hundred pounds of batteries and enough push to zip around like a bass boat? That's your call. You want to strip the motor off your kids RC boat and run it off a few AA's, go for it. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. People need to take a few deep breaths and realize that just because someone posts a different opinion, is isn't an attack on their opinion.
Back on topic, I use my Torqeedo to supplement my fishing, not as a primary source of propulsion. Keeping position in minor winds or currents or to tie on some lures on my way to where i want to fish. I also use it to run a trotline for crabs. I know the limitations of the Torqeedo and plan my fishing accordingly. I'm not going to get myself on the wrong side of Kent Narrows when the tides ripping and storms are rolling in. I started with the smaller battery and soon upgraded to the 915. The weight difference is negligible but the upside is awesome. Don't get me wrong, the smaller battery works just fine, but you will definitely have to be more vigilant about your speed. What I eventually figured out is that if you are planning on using the Torqeedo/small battery combo as your primary power source, plan your trip distance as if you were paddling. It should last all day then.
I also have the rock guard grass cutter on mine. Its saved me a couple times from some major dings while in the rocky Potomac. I haven't had vegetation foul the motor either, but I haven't been through anything super thick to judge its effectiveness. I dont notice the weight when raising the motor out of the water but I the extra weight does help in dropping the motor fully. Ive had issues in the past with the motor not dropping all the way but I think that has more to do with friction in my system than with the actual motor or mount. It also serves as a nice stand for the motor when unattached.
The torqeedo does have its downsides, price probably being the largest. Torqeedo no doubt relies on the fact the American's will pay considerably more for German engineering. I'm not crazy about the motor and throttle connections to the battery. It takes a little extra time to make sure the connections are straight and that youre not cross threading anything. The j-hooks they supply to connect all the steering lines and and to raise the motor rust if you say the word water around them. Im not crazy about their throttle, but I think thats just do the limited space in a kayak. Trust me, at some point, you will be de-hooking a fish or get distracted by something and you will inadvertently slam the throttle into full speed ahead. I suppose I could remove the magnetic key, but Im too lazy for that.
Back on topic, I use my Torqeedo to supplement my fishing, not as a primary source of propulsion. Keeping position in minor winds or currents or to tie on some lures on my way to where i want to fish. I also use it to run a trotline for crabs. I know the limitations of the Torqeedo and plan my fishing accordingly. I'm not going to get myself on the wrong side of Kent Narrows when the tides ripping and storms are rolling in. I started with the smaller battery and soon upgraded to the 915. The weight difference is negligible but the upside is awesome. Don't get me wrong, the smaller battery works just fine, but you will definitely have to be more vigilant about your speed. What I eventually figured out is that if you are planning on using the Torqeedo/small battery combo as your primary power source, plan your trip distance as if you were paddling. It should last all day then.
I also have the rock guard grass cutter on mine. Its saved me a couple times from some major dings while in the rocky Potomac. I haven't had vegetation foul the motor either, but I haven't been through anything super thick to judge its effectiveness. I dont notice the weight when raising the motor out of the water but I the extra weight does help in dropping the motor fully. Ive had issues in the past with the motor not dropping all the way but I think that has more to do with friction in my system than with the actual motor or mount. It also serves as a nice stand for the motor when unattached.
The torqeedo does have its downsides, price probably being the largest. Torqeedo no doubt relies on the fact the American's will pay considerably more for German engineering. I'm not crazy about the motor and throttle connections to the battery. It takes a little extra time to make sure the connections are straight and that youre not cross threading anything. The j-hooks they supply to connect all the steering lines and and to raise the motor rust if you say the word water around them. Im not crazy about their throttle, but I think thats just do the limited space in a kayak. Trust me, at some point, you will be de-hooking a fish or get distracted by something and you will inadvertently slam the throttle into full speed ahead. I suppose I could remove the magnetic key, but Im too lazy for that.
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