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Hand powered trolling "motor"
AdamsQuailHunter
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Some years ago I saw a hand powered trolling "motor" - that was operated like an old pitcher pump. Unfortunately I did not write the name down. There is a "hand" unit on eBarf but you turn the handle round-and-round. If you have ever seen one such as I have described please let me know - I would like to get one if any still exists. There is a lake in a town that I would like to fish in but you can only paddle or use such a hand powered "motor" - and I don't do well trying to paddle a john boat. Many thanks for your time to read this post. Wishing you and yours much luck on your favorite fishing spot. AQH
Thanks to a forum member this is what I am looking for.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/140690-man-u-troll-trolling-motor
If you have one of the man-u-troll units that was made in Jacksonville, Florida - please put it on the auction side under my screen name with the "buy-it-now" option and e-mail me the auction number. Many Thanks - AQH
Thanks to a forum member this is what I am looking for.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/140690-man-u-troll-trolling-motor
If you have one of the man-u-troll units that was made in Jacksonville, Florida - please put it on the auction side under my screen name with the "buy-it-now" option and e-mail me the auction number. Many Thanks - AQH
Comments
And with a battery powered drill you could take a break from cranking!
However, here is a rather pricey original for sale-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Man-U-troll-motor-/272100861759?hash=item3f5a79a73f:g:itkAAOSwHaBWkoze
This one looks like a 3:1 gear ratio. Look up the term "ropellor"- those were the early ones, geared sort of like a hand cranked bench grinder. But with some gearing and a "large bite" prop, can see that newer one moving pretty well. Have not used it, cannot make any personal recommendations.
Shame you can't use an electric- I fish a local lake that prohibits gas motors, but allows electrics. Have a 14 ft Alumacraft with 2 electric motors- each 55 lb thrust. Run both when I want to go from one end of the lake to the other, and I mean NOW!