Quote Originally Posted by Gettin Jiggy View Post
Thanks for the info. I wanted to get a terova with I pilot but the new boat is a center consol that has a nice bow rail and the anchor locker is also on the bow. Didnt want to chop up that stuff for a bow mount unit. Also I dont like the looks and noise of a gas kicker, so that left the motor mount. I just hope it doesent affect performance.
The guys I know who have the engine mounts have no complaints that I'm aware of as far as the performance, but they run 20 foot skeeters and rangers. I don't think you'll have a problem with performance, but some people might encourage you to get a kicker for safety reasons. If your main motor quits on you a kicker should still get you to safety. An electic motor...I guess it depends on how close to shore you are, how much charge is in the batteries, weather conditions, etc.