An electric trolling motor is an important tool for any angler who fishes from a bass boat. But which type is best for you? How much power do you need? Let’s look at what you need to consider. Trolling motors come in bow and transom mounts, with foot controls, tiller-steer, … Continue reading
Category Archives: boat performance
Hunting Boat Engines: Outboard vs. Mud Buddy vs. Go Devil
Every hunter who uses a boat has encountered the outboard vs. Mud Buddy belt-drive style vs. Go Devil long-tail style debate. Which of these motors is best? That depends on your priorities—so let’s check ‘em out. A standard outboard has several advantages over these other more unique engine configurations. For … Continue reading
Is a Tunnel Hull Right for You?
Tunnel hull designs are pretty popular for modern bay boats. So, what are their advantages and disadvantages? And most importantly, are they right for you? Many anglers mistakenly think that a tunnel hull boat will be able to get on plane in shallower water than a V-hull. In fact, their … Continue reading
Seven Marine 557 HP Outboard Engine, the Biggest Ever.
Seven Marine introduced their 557 hp outboard engine, the biggest, most powerful, most expensive ever to hit the market, at the Miami boat show earlier this year. They’ve been testing these motors since then (one pair is mounted on the transom of an Intrepid 370, and production is now scheduled … Continue reading
Bay Boat Test and Review, 101
You’re looking for a new bay boat, and you want to give the candidates a thorough test and review? Naturally you’ll be paying close attention to price, outfitting, quality of the build and ride, and fit and finish. But during your sea trial, there are a few things that aren’t … Continue reading
Boat Propeller Basics: Pitch, Diameter, Cup, Rake, and Blades
Choosing the right boat propeller can be tough, since you have pitch, diameter, cup, rake, and blades to consider. Before you can choose the best prop for your rig, of course, you need to understand boat propeller basics. Here’s a run-down: PITCH is a theoretical measurement, describing how far the prop will … Continue reading
