Anyone Mounted a Minn Kota Talon on a FSH yet?

[kthrash]

I think I have a deal finalized on a FSH Deluxe.. I plan on adding an iPilot Trolling Motor and a Talon.. I may or may not add a T-Top down the road..

So question is, has anyone mounted a Talon on their FSH yet? if so what mount did you use?

 

[Kahuna Khris]

I think I have a deal finalized on a FSH Deluxe.. I plan on adding an iPilot Trolling Motor and a Talon.. I may or may not add a T-Top down the road..

So question is, has anyone mounted a Talon on their FSH yet? if so what mount did you use?

I thought of a Talon too but decided against it because:
I liked the nice clean stern of the boat without it.
It would add additional weight and I found the 190 to struggle at best.
It is an added expense which isnt needed.
The anchor feature of the minnkota riptide and ulterra keep you in one spot anyway.
Know it doesnt answer your question but things to consider.

 

[kthrash]

how long does the the trolling motor using spot lock run on a pair of batteries?

 

[Kahuna Khris]

how long does the the trolling motor using spot lock run on a pair of batteries?

I have a 36 V system dedicated to the troller and have run it for 4 hrs along with trolling with no problem. This is with a current and chop on Lake Ontario so motor working the entire time. I have never had a battery life issue but have also not monitored how much charge was left at the end of the day either.

 

[Kahuna Khris]

I have a 36 V system dedicated to the troller and have run it for 4 hrs along with trolling with no problem. This is with a current and chop on Lake Ontario so motor working the entire time. I have never had a battery life issue but have also not monitored how much charge was left at the end of the day either.

Bottom line is you can always add the Talon later if required.

 

[kthrash]

Yeah, I was gonna get the Riptide Terrova 80 24V 60", What I may do for the shallow water anchor is use some of those spikes, that way If I get on the fish I can turn the spot lock on, spike the ass end of the boat down and turn the Trolling motor off to conserve batteries..

 

[Kahuna Khris]

Yeah, I was gonna get the Riptide Terrova 80 24V 60", What I may do for the shallow water anchor is use some of those spikes, that way If I get on the fish I can turn the spot lock on, spike the ass end of the boat down and turn the Trolling motor off to conserve batteries..

I also looked at one of those micro power spikes as well as the Talon. Think the FSH might exceed the recommended weight limit on the micro power spike. Nice thing about any of the spikes (power or manual) is that you can get them out of the way when not being used.
Honestly I am mostly concerned about the power to weight ratio of this boat. I try to keep every extra pound to a minimum. I dont think the deluxe has a tower so you are already lots lighter with less drag so you may not have an issue.

 

[jrsmitty0519]

I am also looking into getting a power pole, but where would it be installed?

 

[Kahuna Khris]

I am also looking into getting a power pole, but where would it be installed?

They are designed for a standard transom or jack plate, of which you have neither. The micro can be mounted on the bow but the weight limit is 1,500 lbs so FSH is too heavy. Dealer will sell you anything you ask for, even if it doesnt make sense or wont work properly ( just read the forum on side imaging transducer placement.) They mount everything like it is on a standard boat, according to the installation instructions for the hardware however the FSH is far from a standard configuration for a fishing boat. I think you would need a custom mounting bracket for the power pole. You would be the first that I know of so be careful. Might not be happening for a good reason besides, now that nice clean rear casting platform has a big ol pole sticking up. Good luck.

 

[Dwayne Henderson]

I mounted a micro pole. I know our boats are a bit over the rating, but I have not had any problem. Most of my use isn't in high current or rough water. I put a big backing plate on mine and it works fine. Lots of room underneath to work as well.

 

[Dwayne Henderson]

Here is a photo of my Ultera, same as my micro pole, I just used an oversized backing plate. Unlike some of the others I've seen, I mounted the quick release plate to the boat, the fabricated the larger plater to the upper section. This set up allows me to remove the motor quickly, and only be left with the small plate on my bow. This motor is the 112lb/36 volt. I put 2 batteries forward in the locker, and the 3rd in the storage in front of the live well. I use the ram mounts to stop the bounce when I'm running, and everything is well balanced.

 

[Kahuna Khris]

Here is a photo of my Ultera, same as my micro pole, I just used an oversized backing plate. Unlike some of the others I've seen, I mounted the quick release plate to the boat, the fabricated the larger plater to the upper section. This set up allows me to remove the motor quickly, and only be left with the small plate on my bow. This motor is the 112lb/36 volt. I put 2 batteries forward in the locker, and the 3rd in the storage in front of the live well. I use the ram mounts to stop the bounce when I'm running, and everything is well balanced. View attachment 59170

Good to know Dwayne. Figured it wouldnt be too bad if just holding in calm water but didnt want to try it out and be wrong. Nice.

 

[kthrash]

im thinking about using two of these:

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...MIobHU8I791AIVBolpCh3LUAaZEAQYBSABEgINd_D_BwE

 

[Bill Smith]

 

[Bill Smith]

I use a pair of stick it pins in calm shallow water and will use the trolling motor to hold in wind and current. The talon is cool but pretty much ruins the back of the boat.

 

[JDinfla]

We use a pin also. That Talon would take 5 mph off at least. Look how low it is?

 

[kthrash]

View attachment 59310

What mount is that?

 

[Bill Smith]

What mount is that?

Some custom machine shop bracket as far as I can tell.

 

[jrsmitty0519]

View attachment 59310

Yes, I think I'll be going with the manual poles instead of power pole or talon. Looks crazy and too bulky

 

[jrsmitty0519]

Here is a photo of my Ultera, same as my micro pole, I just used an oversized backing plate. Unlike some of the others I've seen, I mounted the quick release plate to the boat, the fabricated the larger plater to the upper section. This set up allows me to remove the motor quickly, and only be left with the small plate on my bow. This motor is the 112lb/36 volt. I put 2 batteries forward in the locker, and the 3rd in the storage in front of the live well. I use the ram mounts to stop the bounce when I'm running, and everything is well balanced. View attachment 59170

Yes, I have the Riptide quick release and it works nice. Where did you get the seat mounts for the Sport?