HOW TO LAUNCH THE TWIN TROLLER X10

[@stevelaforce7806]

I imagine some folks would like to know just how exactly do you enter the boat from shore....my guess is....very carefully. I will find out in a few weeks from now, I just purchased a twin troller yesterday. Here in north east Indiana it's a bit too cold for practicing this maneuver. I think a small sturdy platform laid between the seat rail walls would make it a little safer to get in the TT. Time will tell...

[@LunkerFishing]

Steve, You are correct! Go to my video called "WOW! THAT IS A GREAT FISHING DECK!" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4uskHiJobNoi8k I use one half of that deck stretched across the pedals and lean on that as I step into and out of the TT. It allows me to be stable as I find my footing when getting into and exiting the boat. Once I started using this I never board or exit the TT another way. I still need to step into the water but the water in Florida never gats that cold anyway. Gerry

[@thad.champagne]

What you are doing right is living life and having fun. Do what works for you! Always enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

[@LunkerFishing]

Thad, being retired is a wonderful thing. You take life at your own pace. Thanks, Gerry

[@dugtipton]

Hey Gerry, I've had my TT about 6 years now, I'm here in Michigan. To be honest, I NEVER put the trailer lights in the water, I put the tires in the water and shove it in, then, like your friend David, I slide out on the trailer, hook the wench strap on, lift the bow of the boat up over the lip of the bunks and crank her up. No alligators, no problem 😊👌 Thanks!

[@LunkerFishing]

Don’t forget Doug, some of your year you can just walk on the water. Not so in Florida. We all have to launch in the way that is best for our situation but seeing or hearing how others do so can give you ways you never thought of. Good insight into your way! Gerry

[@dugtipton]

@@LunkerFishing when the water freezes here, I visit my son in Tampa for some warmth and bass 🎣

[@Highmiles]

Gerry,Ii just wanted to let you know how helpful your videos have been. Thanks for your posts. Jim

[@LunkerFishing]

Jim, thank you for the kind words. I am glad I can help others. I am not an expert, just older than dirt so I have lots of experience to share. Gerry

[@rclark999]

Gerry, Your videos are so enjoyable! The only recommendation I would make is that, while putting the trailer in the water, I would unplug the electrical harness. If any of the light lenses have cracks, there is a possibility that water incursion could create a short circuit that will blow a fuse. Unplugging the harness eliminates this danger.

[@LunkerFishing]

Ron, you have a valid point. I have had many boats in my life and have never unplugged the lights. I know people tell me that it a good thing to do but even in tournaments with hundreds of other boats I have never seen anyone bother doing that. In all those years I never burned out a bulb or had a problem. In one of my videos I show that I removed the original lights that came with the trailer and installed LED lights. They are totally much brighter and hopefully safer, waterproof, cool to the touch, and can be operated fully underwater. As much as I did not take special precautions in the past now I do not even think about the lights in the water at all now. Gerry

[@sycksyn]

Brother thank you for sharing this. I am trying to convince my wife that this is what we should do over kayaks especially when the pedal ones are nearly 3k! You may be what helped us make our decision. I wish you may happy years of fishing. You got my sub!

[@LunkerFishing]

Philly, thanks for the sub! Many of us, including myself, did the pedal kayak first. That convinced me the TT is the better way to go for us. Many others like the kayak route so you need to decide what is right for you. Gerry

[@gpb29]

Well Gerry, today is the day I launch my TT for it's maiden voyage. I've never owned a trailer or boat before, so this morning will definitely be an adventure. Your videos have been a great help, and this one should get me through the process in and out at the ramp. -Gary-

[@LunkerFishing]

Gary, Breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow of a boat at the first launch is tradition for some but that makes a big mess at the launch. Don't forget to put in the drain plug and wear your PFD. Have fun and remember that this is just a beginning of many days of adventure. Let us know how it goes. 😁

[@gpb29]

Gerry, it was a great day of firsts. First time on the highway with the boat and trailer, first time launching it, and taking the TT out on the water. Everything went as planned and as you laid out in your videos. I'm anal when it comes to the scupper plug. My first time out in my NuCanoe Frontier 12 kayak I forgot the scupper plugs. Not doing that again!! The launch and recovery went as good as I could have hoped. To top it off, my first fish in it was a 16 inch Rainbow, followed up by a large (first ever) Tiger Trout. And this is just the beginning. I absolutely love my Twin Troller. Thanks for all your help!

[@LunkerFishing]

Gary, that is a great first day. You are a natural at this Twin Troller stuff! Gerry

[@ghut-wz2sr]

Just advise you should unplug your trailer light before you back into water. Might save you some wiring issue in the future. Good idea messages are a safe boat practice. Tight lines Sir.

[@LunkerFishing]

I have had boat trailers most of my life. Unplugging the trailer lights before launching has always been claimed to be good. I have never done that. At a tournament there is usually 100-200 trailers launching and in more than 30 years of tournaments I never even once saw anyone do that. Now I have LED sealed lights and i see less reason to do that compared to conventional bulb lights. If you feel more comfortable doing that then you should. It may be good practice but forgetting to plug them back in and driving down the road that way has more potential consequence to me so i will continue what I do but I can understand if others do not. You make a good point though. Gerry

[@ghut-wz2sr]

@@LunkerFishing I've been fishing in boats for over 30yrs the new LED bulbs don't get hot. Al though I haven't had such luck with wiring, every sense I've started unplugging them haven't had an issue in over twenty years. I would like to know what you like about your twin troller Im looking for good pond boat. pros and cons on your twin troller would be much appreciated thank you sir and tight lines.

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Thanks for sharing, looked like you were first on the lake that morning 👍

[@LunkerFishing]

I try to not go out on weekends when all the crazy people are out. That is an advantage of being retired. You can go fishing whenever you want. Gerry

[@brucepeabody3361]

Ive had my twin troller for a year. I didnt realize how heavy they were. I fish farm ponds with no boat ramp. I put roller bunks on trailer and boat rolls right off. To retrieve I just have to lift front of boat and rest it on roller and it winches on easy. Enjoy your videos.

[@LunkerFishing]

Bruce, smart idea! Gerry

[@williamknight7040]

Thanks Jerry. Always enjoy your videos.

[@LunkerFishing]

Thanks William, Gerry

[@michaelbass1023]

I live in Haines City, FL and understand that you live in the Winter Haven area. Am getting ready to order my own TT10X package and seeing all of your tutorials has been a great help to me in making my decision to purchase this boat. Maybe I'll see you on one of the many local lakes and ponds here in Polk County. Mike Bass

[@LunkerFishing]

Michael, I live in Kissimmee, just up the road from you along Pleasant Hill Road. If you look at my other videos, and one with me that David from Freedom Electric Marine did, we are in Haines City fishing in Lake Confusion, In other videos of mine I am at other lakes in Polk County. Good for you that you are getting your own TT X-10 soon. Let us know when you get it. I hope to run/fish into you some time. Gerry

[@rclark999]

Gerry, Could you do a video (or comment) on what appears to be a "throttle extension" on your Honda? I've always found reaching behind me to control the outboard to be a bit of a challenge. What you have configured appears to be exactly what I've been fanaticizing about!

[@LunkerFishing]

Ron, I think I showed it is a past video but I will try to add that again into another video soon. Gerry

[@majorhowell]

Great job. Always enjoy your tutorials.

[@LunkerFishing]

Thanks Majorhowell! 🇺🇸 Gerry

[@duanescooterhawthorne6509]

Great tips. Keep the videos trolling🚣

[@bruceaplin]

Very Nice. Thanks

[@SmallWaterTV]

Love the hat , Gerry!

[@LunkerFishing]

ME TOO!!!

[@larryschneider8245]

I enjoyed your video. I hope I will be as organized as you are prior to launching. What are in all of those little bags? I fishing lures, but you have other things. Did you have a second fish finder on your boat? Let me know. Thanks for the insight of how to do it right.

[@LunkerFishing]

Larry, I had to go back and look at the video to see what bags you are talking about. I assume you are talking about the two waterproof bags I have? One is blue and one red. In the red one I keep emergency items, Snacks, tools, registration, an emergency step for getting back into the TT from the water if I fell out of the boat, dry washcloth, etc. In the blue bag I keep my wallet, vehicle keys, and things like that. Both bags are waterproof and hopefully will float if there was a major failure of some kind. My fishing lures and terminal tackle and are in Plano boxes on each side of my seat and under the seat (I have videos on them) and in the box on the floor under my seat are the plastics I use the most and where I store my cell when in the boat. I usually have a small blue soft sided cooler with some bottled water and snacks for the day. Yes I have a second fish finder with GPS and downscan and a separate lithium battery for that second fish finder. I have several videos about the second fish finder and that lithium battery in past videos. I hope that answers some of your questions and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Gerry

[@larryschneider8245]

Roger that Gerry, I will go back and check out your other videos. I live in Florida, and as you know we have our share of viewing gators. When you catch fish that your keep do you put them in the live well? I am getting one with my new Twin Troller. I want to check more of your videos out to see what you have experience with since you got your TT. Thanks for responding. Respectfully, Larry

[@LunkerFishing]

Larry, sorry for the late reply, I just noticed your question. I have the live well that came with my TT when I purchased it new. I do not bring fish home and never used the live well but you certainly could. The TT live well is well built and at some point soon I hope to use it for live bait. Welcome to my channel! Gerry

[@paulmarlow6458]

Should you unplug your lights before backing into the water?

[@LunkerFishing]

Tough question. I never in the last 50 years unplugged the trailer lights while launching a boat. If I had open trailer lights and the bulb would get wet while launching possibly I should have. There were 100+ boats at a tournament and I never saw anyone unplug the trailer lights and never heard of problems. Occasionally a bulb would burn out but that happened back then even if they were unplugged when launching. I now have sealed LED lights and if I would have unplugged the trailer In the past (and I never did) I would not bother now. LED bulbs are sealed and even if water got to them they are not hot like regular bulbs are. Regular bulbs that are hot then being submerged can crack the bulb but LED are not exposed that way. To answer your question, I never unplug the trailer lights launching or retrieving my boat. Good question Gerry

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Looking forward to my TT-X10

[@LunkerFishing]

We are too. Let us know when you become part of the Twin Troller family. Gerry

[@pattyschuyler2164]

I always find launching difficult .... Thanks

[@LunkerFishing]

Patty, sometimes it can be intimidating. Gerry

[@poolman3939]

Gerry thanks for all ur great videos I have watched them all several times. And all of tt videos I don’t think I have seen anyone actually get in or out of the tt. Is this hard to do. Thanks 😎

[@LunkerFishing]

Pool Man, I am glad you like the videos. This is how I get into and out of the TT. I am in Central Florida where frozen water is in my refrigerator and comes in cubes to keep my drink cold. I launch the boat with crocks on all the time. I lean on the nose of the boat, shake off one foot, and step into the TT right behind the pedals. Then still leaning on the nose shake off the other foot and step in. I do the same in reverse when exiting. I find that easy to do but If I was in a Northern State I may just do the same with boots on. Some owners beach the boat up against a steep bank and just walk in or out, especially if they have a casting platform like you see many have in my videos. Most of the time I am at a formal boat launch. Gerry

[@poolman3939]

Thanks Gerry but would love to see that on video. I don’t have a tt yet but soon just want to learn everything I can before I pull the trigger. Thanks again 😎

[@196305ful]

Hey Gerry, thanks for the video. I am a new Twin Troller boat owner. Where did you get the handle extension for the Honda?

[@LunkerFishing]

Larry, Welcome to the family! Jut below the video click on "SHOW MORE", there is a link there to the tiller extension and most other items I use in the videos. What State are you from? I am in Central Florida.

[@196305ful]

@@LunkerFishing Thanks, Gerry! I'm from Reidsville NC. I am still waiting for the delivery of my boat, which should be in about a week. I have my trailer ( I am currently online looking for an assembly video), Dolly ( I watched your video on how to assemble), and motor.

[@jlmraney2562]

Show how you get in the boat at the ramp.

[@LunkerFishing]

Jim, many of my more recent videos show me getting in the boat from the boat launch. Gerry

[@keithclark1001]

Hi, When on the road do you trailer the boat with the outboard in the down position? Or do you keep it in the tilted back position like when you launched it. Thanks.

[@LunkerFishing]

Keith Clark I always trailer with the motor down in the ventrical position. I think it would move too much in the up position over bumps especially since there is no transom saver. I hope that helps. Gerry

[@stevesuhay356]

Good video Jerry really thinking on getting one do you find that Honda motor sufficient.

[@LunkerFishing]

Hi Steve, I would love to tell you that I tried ten other motors on the Twin Troller but I have not. If you watch my video on the tune-up on the Honda you can see it is an easy motor to take care of. The Twin Troller is not a fast boat that you can waterski from but I found it gets me where I am trying to go. I had full sized boats for years that did high speed but they take lots of maintenance and frankly I did more driving than fishing. The Twin Troller makes me slow down to fish more thoroughly. I know others put on different outboards but weight and balance is an issue in a small boat like this. More horsepower and a water cooled engine means I would have to look at what I have in the boat more than I do now. In my videos you can see I have an extended throttle I added to the Honda. I found I get the best speed with my seat in the center of the boat and being trapped all the way in the rear without the extender makes the bow rise too high and slow you down. The Honda only weighs about 30 pounds yet seems to handle the Twin Troller quite well. It has been very dependable and gets me where I am going so if I had to do it again I think I would stay with the Honda. The water over there always seems better than the place I am fishing right now and I sometimes wish I had a 225 on the TT, but I have learned to be happy with where I am fishing right now and resist the urge to run and gun. Just think of all the fish you drive by when going to another hot spot. When you say you want to buy one I assume you mean the Twin Troller with the Honda on it, not just buying the Honda for another application? Good luck in whatever you decide. Let us know what you do. I hope this helps, Gerry

[@buzturk9716]

Jerry, do your foot pedals lay flat all the time? I just got my TT10 this week, and I had trouble with them shifting around when I placed my first foot on it. I assume you don't keep both feet on the pedals all the time? Thanks, Buz from the Texas Hill Country.

[@LunkerFishing]

There are ribs on the floor that the bottoms of the pedals fit into that keeps them in place. You have to shove them lightly to get them to move out of the ribs. When sitting I have both feet on my pedals or both on the floor. Rarely do I have one up and one down. I hope that helps. Gerry

[@buzturk9716]

Jerry, I'm not sure what you mean. The pedals are "locked" in. With both feet off the pedals, when I put one foot on a pedal, it almost always moves the pedals off the ribs. Maybe I just need to get used to it. I do have a 2nd question. Why do I see no boats on these videos with anchors?

[@LunkerFishing]

Buz, Sorry for the late reply. I did not see this question until now. My pedals to not slip out of the slots on the floor that hold them in place. I would try to call Frank from Freedom Electric Marine and explain the issue. Possibly something is not right. He is very open to owners contacting him. There are videos of some people using anchors on their TT. If you look at "RICK INSC" KZbin Channel you will see he has a dumbbell on the gunnel of the boat on the right with a rope that he uses. I know Steve from Melbourne uses one when live bait fishing at the Stick Marsh. I have a stake out pole from my old kayak (Pre-Twin Troller days) that I kept to anchor the boat but like me, most people find little need for an anchor. The Twin Troller has two trolling motors built into the hull and that literally allows the boat to hold itself in any position you need. Most users are fishing with artificial baits with the boat moving along and not anchored. I want to fish with live bait soon and when I do I will anchor the boat. Gerry

[@buzturk9716]

Jerry, I did discuss the slipping pedals with Frank. He offered no suggestions, other than perhaps I just needed to get more familiar with them. Thanks.

[@LunkerFishing]

Buz, when I was in my TT this past week I was thinking about what you said about the pedals slipping. I tried pushing on mine on purpose to make them slip. I could only get them to slip if the seat was far away from the pedals and pushing was in a much more horizontal direction than the normal position when your feel are pushing down in a vertical direction from top down to the floor. If I was just pushing to make the pedals operate even then they would not slip. If I was pushing hard enough to make the seat slide backwards away from the pedals is the only time I could get them to slip. At that point I was pushing much harder than I would be just to make the pedals work. I hope that helps. Gerry

[@ScoutyBoyO]

did you ever have your honda leak fuel when you have it in the kicked up position?

[@LunkerFishing]

Only when I failed to shut off the fuel lever on the side and forgot to close the vent on the cap. I am afraid to ask you this, why do you ask? Gerry

[@ScoutyBoyO]

My honda leaks even after I shut the fuel off and closed the vent cap. Frustrated. I've had many years of experience with outboards and this one puzzles me. I will need to make a warranty call on it. UGH. Great boat though.

[@LunkerFishing]

Steve, I have been in a boat that was on fire (not the Twin Troller). I had just stopped to show someone a large alligator and when I tried to start the motor the ignition system started on fire and flames were leaping out from the engine cowling. All I could think of was "do not die trying to save this boat", but the thought of swimming with that gator was equally concerning to me. Lucky for me I got the fire out and used my trolling motor to get back to the launch a few miles away. If you have watched my videos you can see I installed a fire extinguisher on my Twin Troller. That experience is why I did that. I hope to never use one but in addition to my other life experiences I was a volunteer fireman for two fire companies. What would you do if you set your boat on fire? I would take your engine for that warranty issue, yesterday. Be safe. Gerry

[@johncollins7044]

Steven Ogier I had mine leak before. I think I squeezed the cap too much and did not listen for the clicking when you turn the cap shut. As noted by Gerry, fuel shut off devices we're in the off position.

[@LunkerFishing]

@@johncollins7044, I hope that is not happening any more? (Late reply, just saw your post). Gerry

[@randallvanzalinge4544]

Gerry are you afraid your poles will bounce out when you travel

[@LunkerFishing]

Randall, that is a great question. I am not sure if you are talking about when I travel on the water or when the boat is on the trailer. The second time I was on the water I was moving rods and somehow bumped one rod over the side When I got done fishing realized I had one less rod. That was clearly my fault but like being in any boat, I pay more attention to that sound of a splash when you accidentally knock a rod over the side! As far as when I am traveling on the road using the trailer I am not fearful of losing a rod. If you look at any of my videos that show the boat ready to trailer you will see a strap across the back of the boat. When I first got the TT I drilled the trailer frame (watch my earlier videos) and put a "D" ring on each side. (thank you Harbor Freight) I use a ratchet strap across the rear 1/4 of the TT that locks the rods to the boat. On the front left (Port side) I have my additional fish finder that I lower using the Ram Mount that holds the front of the rods down. On the front Right (Starboard) the rod holder keeps the front of the rods from bouncing out also. Randall, I hope that answers your question. Gerry

[@randallvanzalinge4544]

Howabouthetruth thanks for the info, I agree I will probably go with a strap for Rods as well

[@LunkerFishing]

Steve, I remember when you were saving for the Twin Troller and asking lots of questions. When you finally got it I think I heard your Mike Iaconelli scream all the way to Kissimmee from Melbourne Florida. I do not regret that purchase either. Gerry

[@LunkerFishing]

Remember, I am getting old so my memory may not be as good as it once was, but it is still a good story to tell. 😃 Gerry

[@randyhumphries1441]

Turn the volume up. Please.

[@LunkerFishing]

What does that mean? I can hear everything well. Gerry

[@josephcain8643]

was not your first rodeo