frankS Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Went to the boat show to try and find some dealer that will sell me a Watersnake spot lock electric motor. Not one stand could help . I would prefer a 60 inch shaft but they are unavailable so I will have to settle for the 54 inch shaft. I have had the guy at the big super store that has just opened 2 k's from home looking for me but so far he hasn't got back to me. Haven't had the boat in the water for about a month as I would prefer to have the bow mount fitted for my next trip and there is still some final mods I need to do to the trailer to allow drive on drive off. The days are starting to warm up a little and it looks like we may be in for an early Spring or at least I hope so. At this stage I plan on doing away with the anchor bollards and mount the electric on the plate where the anchor rollers are at the moment, will have to have the hatch opened and the shaft of the electric will sit inside the opened hatch. I will make some canvas to go over the shaft to replace the hatch while under way to stop any water coming over the boaw and into the cabin area. Frank Edited August 2, 2022 by frankS added photos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob0103 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) A big retailer has them for $1699 was it much cheaper than that? Edited August 2, 2022 by mob0103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, mob0103 said: A big retailer has them for $1699 was it much cheaper than that? That is the standard price. There were none at the show and I'm guessing by the prices of everything else at the show they would not have been any cheaper if they were at the show. The so called special show prices were a joke as things were no cheaper than usual every day prices. Maybe some of the rubbish items that they just wanted to get rid of may have been cheaper, but as a rule prices were as usual. Frank 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 The boat is looking good Frank. Hope your plan comes to fruition so you can get out and do some comfortable fishing. You deserve it. Hope you're right about an early Spring, still very fresh down our way. Cheers, bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 36 minutes ago, frankS said: That is the standard price. There were none at the show and I'm guessing by the prices of everything else at the show they would not have been any cheaper if they were at the show. The so called special show prices were a joke as things were no cheaper than usual every day prices. Maybe some of the rubbish items that they just wanted to get rid of may have been cheaper, but as a rule prices were as usual. Frank I have always said prices were not cheap at the show, and usually got flamed for it. Maybe the odd bargain, but in the main, no different to everyday shops and dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 The 60inch is available on that big online site for $1890. PM me if you can't find it. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Far better of with a Minn Kota or Motor guide in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 20 hours ago, campr said: The 60inch is available on that big online site for $1890. PM me if you can't find it. Ron PM sent. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, onearmedfisho said: Far better of with a Minn Kota or Motor guide in my opinion I would prefer one of the above but I am a pensioner and it's hard enough raking up enough to scrape through for the Watersnake price. And my time is limited and the electric will be lucky to be used 1/2 dozen times with what's left of my boating days. Frank 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, frankS said: I would prefer one of the above but I am a pensioner and it's hard enough raking up enough to scrape through for the Watersnake price. And my time is limited and the electric will be lucky to be used 1/2 dozen times with what's left of my boating days. Frank Is ask myself if it’s even worth it for half a dozen times?Personally I wouldn’t bother mate and keep your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothparade Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I have a 54 lbs water snake shadow thats been rigged for the kayak but I have all the parts and it can be put back together if your interested, as I have no need for 2 motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 I managed to find a 60" 12 volt watersnake for $1818 and it's coming from Melbourne , There is another place in Brisbane that has them in stock ( thanks to Campr ) but slightly dearer. Going to be raining for the next week so by the time it arrives the rain should be finished and I will be able to set about fitting it. I have a 180 amp hour battery ready for it but IF I can't fit that I will use my 110 amp hour that runs my Motorguide electric on my Brooker. Thanks for all your help. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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