Watersnake Trolling Motor, Unboxing and Review

[@hillbillytarzan]

I’ve had the 54lb thrust on my boat since last year. I don’t like the way you lower and raise it and sometimes gives me a fit. Don’t worry, the motor won’t just slide off without pressing the foot latch. You’ll be lucky sometimes to get the foot latch to let go. It is however easy to use and is very efficient. I got mine brand new for $200. Would I buy another? No

[@brynniebfishing]

Best of luck with the trolling motor! Hoping to earn enough this summer to be able to purchase and mount one on my boat. It would make wreck fishing soooo much easier.

[@TheNeverendingProjectsList]

A quick glance at the thumbnail and I thought you were making a giant lure.. 😁

[@EngineeredAngler]

I wish!

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Just a thought.........what if you mounted it as a pusher over the transom, it appears that the foot control cable would be long enough to reach the front deck? Mounting it across the transom athwartship (maybe even hanging it outside the transom) would help it not block the back hatch. that position would tend to keep it out of the weeds / grasses also.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Having the motor on the bow is key for controlling the boat in a breeze and in tight spaces. But you're right the controller wire is longer than the boat.

[@StreetfighterATL]

I'm about to buy a trolling motor and I'm seriously considering the Newport. I didn't see a follow-up video. How did it hold up after a year? How did it compare to the Watersnake?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Funny you asked. Just started to have issues with it yesterday. It turns on and will not turn off. Speed control stopped working.

[@StreetfighterATL]

@@EngineeredAngler Do you know how many hours of use it has had? Do you think you can fix it?

[@StreetfighterATL]

@@EngineeredAngler I may just have to go with the Newport anyway. The Minn Kota is cost prohibitive for my limited use...

[@understandthepeaches1025]

How has the watersnake held up? I’m looking to buy either this or the Haswing Cayman.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Not good...the foot controller is not water tight.

[@understandthepeaches1025]

@@EngineeredAngler as long as kept dry you think it would hold up ok? I don’t plan to swim with the foot control. Lol.

[@sinner-saint361]

I see you bought another budget trolling motor. You'll learn to spend the extra money. You could have bought a good one for the money you spent on the Newport and water snake. Ask me how I know

[@EngineeredAngler]

I had 2 minn kota and 3 motor guide in the past 15 years....the newport lasted as long as any. The watersnake is not one I'll buy again.

[@just_chi11in_]

What’s the latest on the row 2 bass boat!!? I’m getting ready to convert my 14’er real soon and have watched a bunch of vids for ideas and you’ve done a heck of a job so far I’m going to use a lot of your ways/ideas but in my own way!!! Thanks for the inspiration/ideas... 😎🤙

[@EngineeredAngler]

The last video on the project is coming out tomorrow.

[@Glock-1]

Does that have a quick release so you can take it off to store it or is it a permanent mount?

[@EngineeredAngler]

nope

[@robstone7325]

Ya you can buy a quick release mount for the trolling motor

[@BrothaAustin]

Whats the right moisture level of the wood for a basic balsa squarebill?

[@EngineeredAngler]

That is not something I have explored since the only balsa I have ever bought has been from hobby stores. Sorry.

[@Gareth96v1]

Have you had it out yet? How's it working?

[@EngineeredAngler]

It is very nice...plenty of power, controls work well and it is pretty quiet. Now it's just a matter of how long it lasts.

[@Trucker1487]

I’m guessing your Newport didn’t last?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Why?...its still in the back of the boat. Has over 300hrs of operation and 18 months in the elements. Still works. I'll announce it when it craps out😁

[@ugurziftci8980]

Güle güle kullanın İyi avlar Rastgele

[@tigesinaus]

The stow-deploy mechanism on these is the big letdown. It fails and gets difficult to use.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I agree

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I think my motor guide needs two hands and a foot, I haven't fell in yet 🤞😁

[@turdferguson5300]

I wish I could say we get what we pay for but as sportsmen we get taken.

[@jordanogles621]

One year review

[@EngineeredAngler]

Coming soon