C.West wrote:
I'm contemplating adding a trolling motor to my Bayliner model 1954. I can't
decide which to use between a 4-cycle kicker (5 HP) or a electric bow
mounted minn kota. Any thoughts??? Boat weighs approx 2000lbs, use is mostly
inland lakes.

Thanks for cogent comments!!


It really depends on what you are trolling for, and how much. For
fishing for bass around docks, banks and other structure, you can't
beat a bow mounted electric trolling motor, of which Minn Kota is my
favorite. If you are going to be trolling for landlocked salmon,
walleye, lake trout, etc. where you'll be trolling constantly, it'd be
nice to have a 5 hp kicker.