Trolling motor on Cumberland - Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:39 pm
All, I am posting here by request more pictures and explanation of my MinnKota powered Cumberland.
I weight about 215#. The Cumberland is rated at 350# load capacity. The motor and sealed lead AGM battery and box add about 60#. The motor is a 24 ft/lb 12v old MinnKota. It is a standard rear transom mount that I simply removed one bolt in the down shaft and spun the motor 180 degrees to reverse the direction, so it now PULLS instead of pushes the tube. The left side mounted transom is very comfortable to drive. I added a large steel wide angle ‘Ski mirror’ I bought from Amazon so I can see where I am going since I face opposite the direction I travel. I estimate the battery life to be over 4 hours with full time fish finder use and intermittent powering and trolling use of the motor. The FF shows the battery voltage.
The following pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] show the tube with the PVC assembly and motor on it and in the water. Note in picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the tube is low in the bow due to the motor and battery weight. When I set on the seat it balances out fine. I have the battery mounted as far to the opposite side of the bow compartment as possible to offset the motor hanging off the left side. Side to side is nicely balanced this way. NOTE that this rod holder frame has been redone many times to improve it so it has a LOT of extra couplings etc. I tried a center front transom first, but the motor steering/control was VERY uncomfortable, so I switched to the left side which is great.
I am now going to try to insert 28 pictures with some explanations.
Let me mention that this PVC frame is made to take apart and fit in a cardboard box. The entire boat and accessories minus the poles and battery fit in a car top carrier as I travel all summer in a motor home.
In picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] the up arrow on the left shows the back of the tube a little up out of the water.
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In picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] note the transom holds the cover on the battery box.
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Picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] shows the direction of travel and comfort of control.
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Picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] shows where each bow corner of the PVC assembly fits in relation to the air valves and the battery box location.
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Pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] hopefully leave few questions. I do not include exact measurements. You can modify to suit your needs as far as rod holders etc. I fasten this onto the tube with four pieces of nylon rope from the corners to the D rings on the bottom of the tube. I leave minimal stuff on the tackle pockets and of course carry the motor, battery, fins, poles, anchor and remaining tackle and bait in separate trips from the car or truck. 3-4 trips I'd say.
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I weight about 215#. The Cumberland is rated at 350# load capacity. The motor and sealed lead AGM battery and box add about 60#. The motor is a 24 ft/lb 12v old MinnKota. It is a standard rear transom mount that I simply removed one bolt in the down shaft and spun the motor 180 degrees to reverse the direction, so it now PULLS instead of pushes the tube. The left side mounted transom is very comfortable to drive. I added a large steel wide angle ‘Ski mirror’ I bought from Amazon so I can see where I am going since I face opposite the direction I travel. I estimate the battery life to be over 4 hours with full time fish finder use and intermittent powering and trolling use of the motor. The FF shows the battery voltage.
The following pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] show the tube with the PVC assembly and motor on it and in the water. Note in picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the tube is low in the bow due to the motor and battery weight. When I set on the seat it balances out fine. I have the battery mounted as far to the opposite side of the bow compartment as possible to offset the motor hanging off the left side. Side to side is nicely balanced this way. NOTE that this rod holder frame has been redone many times to improve it so it has a LOT of extra couplings etc. I tried a center front transom first, but the motor steering/control was VERY uncomfortable, so I switched to the left side which is great.
I am now going to try to insert 28 pictures with some explanations.
Let me mention that this PVC frame is made to take apart and fit in a cardboard box. The entire boat and accessories minus the poles and battery fit in a car top carrier as I travel all summer in a motor home.
In picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] the up arrow on the left shows the back of the tube a little up out of the water.
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In picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] note the transom holds the cover on the battery box.
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Picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] shows the direction of travel and comfort of control.
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Picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] shows where each bow corner of the PVC assembly fits in relation to the air valves and the battery box location.
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Pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] hopefully leave few questions. I do not include exact measurements. You can modify to suit your needs as far as rod holders etc. I fasten this onto the tube with four pieces of nylon rope from the corners to the D rings on the bottom of the tube. I leave minimal stuff on the tackle pockets and of course carry the motor, battery, fins, poles, anchor and remaining tackle and bait in separate trips from the car or truck. 3-4 trips I'd say.
Send specific questions via PM or this thread if you have them.
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