outcast pontoon boat

[camperrod]

I bought a outcast pac 900 pontoon boat and a minkota electric motor on Saturday. Took them to the lake on Sunday. What a pain to operate the electric motor with the handle in the middle of my back. I went to a local manufacturing shop today to see about moving or replacing the motor mount. $150.00 Thought that was a little steep. Any suggestions? Also I bought a hummingbird 175 portable fish finder. How and where would I mount the transducer? Thanks Rod

[Deo101]

Originally Posted by camperrod

I bought a outcast pac 900 pontoon boat and a minkota electric motor on Saturday. Took them to the lake on Sunday. What a pain to operate the electric motor with the handle in the middle of my back. I went to a local manufacturing shop today to see about moving or replacing the motor mount. $150.00 Thought that was a little steep. Any suggestions? Also I bought a hummingbird 175 portable fish finder. How and where would I mount the transducer? Thanks Rod

If motor has reverse, use it and steer with a paddle. This is the only way aside from modifying I have found. Some guys have put motor mount in front of them, or they'll even put flippers on to steer with. I don't mind having one hand on paddle and one on rod.

[dalray]

Fishergrrl suggested i spend a tiny bit of cash and put a swivel seat on mine. My buddy has a swivel and i was like " you mother " as he went by me sideways smiling

[Pincherguy]

I hooked up a rope and pulley system to mine. Steer it with the ropes but still have to reach back to operate speed. Worked really well for me.

[Outcast 1100]

check out the thread called tricked out pontoon boat. I made a steering rod to steer myself with and a toggle switch for power on/off running a 30lb thrust minnkota. flippers are still a must have. mounted transducer under the seat so it can be put into water or tucked up underneath when traveling, mounted battery behind the seat so I still can use my rear deck, two cleats on deck to hold 60' of rope. I love my outcast pac800, one day I would like to upgrade to a 900. pm me if you want building directions for anything.

[joshruby]

Pick up a seat swivel from either the fishin hole or wss. Only mod you need. Can steer, adjust your power setting and keep your rod in hand all at the same time. I put a seat swivel on my after my first time out on my pontoon and the difference is night and day. You won't regret it.