06-22-2007, 09:27 PM
[black][size 3]I have a bow mounted Merc on my boat, and for several years, it has been trouble free. It has mechanical steering, not electrical.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]I don't even know if Merc still makes electric trolling motors, but if they do, you might look into them. [/size]
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[size 3]I realize that your motor gets far more use than mine, and your experience reflects a need for a "commercial" motor. But, if Merc still makes one with mechanical steering it might be worthwhile looking into.[/size]
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[size 3]I don't even know if Merc still makes electric trolling motors, but if they do, you might look into them. [/size]
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[size 3]I realize that your motor gets far more use than mine, and your experience reflects a need for a "commercial" motor. But, if Merc still makes one with mechanical steering it might be worthwhile looking into.[/size]
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