Originally Posted by Lew
Gnu Bee.
The thirty lb. thrust won't go slow enough to fish stillwater effectively in most situations, but there is an easy fix. On the shaft of the motor, place a 1/2 inch saddle tee. (think sprinkling system) Out of the tee, use a 1/2 X 12" plastic pipe, connected to a 1/2" plastic elbow. From the elbow, use another 1/2 X 12" plastic pipe to which you fasten a piece of your wife's plastic cutting board, or a piece of plexiglass, with a couple of u-bolts. Adjust it so it impedes the flow from the prop to the degree of slowness you want to go. Leave the fittings a bit loose, so you can twist it up out of the way when you want to run fast. My motor is a front mount that resides between my flippers, it's easy to reach, and doesn't need the head turned to go in reverse. I don't have to twist around to reach the control handle. You may not have the same difficulty that I have twisting around to the rear to address motor issues, so it's just a thought. Hope you get that puppy up and runnin'.