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Has anyone configured a Rampage with a trolling motor? I have a chance to pick up an Outlaw Rampage. If I do, I'd like to mount a trolling motor. I can't find specs anywhere an NFO's products. Can aneone here recommend the proper thrust for this boat?

Thanks.

Bob H.
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Like this?

Or this



NFO sells them on their site, or call Dave.
The Escape, Rene, Rampage, Challenger all use the same mount.
I've had a 5 hp Nissan on a Renegade.
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Yes, indeed! That's what I'm looking for. AND, I found the Accessories page on the NFO site. []

Do you know if it would be safe to mount a 55 lb thrust motor on the strap-on motor mount board? Probably the Minn Kota Enduro 30 would really move her through the water very nicely. That, along with a medium deep cell battery and a smaller backup would take me up and down river nearly all day and get me back. Have you (or anyone ) used the cargo deck storage platform?

When I call Dave tomorrow, may I drop your name? I read earlier that NFO rarely sells at MSRP. I just ordered my new Renegade from Cabella's; I need a price break . . .

Thanks for the info. Cheers,

Bob H.
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it will handle the 55, the second woman in the pic is my wife. she has a 40 and i have a 55 on my avenger
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Go with the longer shaft. I also run a Maxxum 40 on mine. The Endura 30 really isn't big enough.
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[cool][#0000ff]Check out [url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98-6Jnk2HiE&feature=related"]THIS VIDEO[/url][/#0000ff]
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Kochanut,

55 lbs. thrust it is (I thinks!) Can you give me an idea of how long you can run with a full charge, AND which batter you would suggest? (For your wife's 40 pounder too?)

The main reason I went with the Renegade is it's max weight capacity. I weigh approx 320 lbs. I generally carry about 10 lbs of gear and food, and that puts me over the max capacity of my Bighorn (325), the first and only tube I've ever piloted. I would like to be able to carry both fly rods and spinning taclke, more water, my 70 lb black lab, as well as a motor and batter(y/ies?). Top all that with a major priority - the correct buying decision . . .

Mojorizing,

Is there any REAL advantage to the cargo deck in the 3rd photo? Great photos - thanks. That strap-on motor mounting board looks like the ticket.

Flygoddess,

I always thought in terms of 'shorter is better' (ONLY in trolling motors!) When we floated the Shenandoah in August, the water level was so shallow that my son's Endura 30 kept hitting botton. (And my legs - I picked-up a bad case of cellulitus - put me in Walter Reed for 2 weeks!) This is part of the reason I want the Renegade - to float higher should I so choose.

Thanks again for all of your sage advice. Later!

Bob Hendry
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Dude,

I are impressed with this! Good move, no? A terrific video, as are most of the others linked to this one. Thank you.

Cheers
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[cool][#0000ff]Dave has done a good job of putting together some how-to videos on his different craft...and the ways they can be outfitted and used on the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I spent quite a bit of time watching the different videos...and stopping them for a longer look sometimes...to help plan how I would rig my Renegade and make it fit my style of fishing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Bottom line is that he has done a good job of creating models and setups for the majority of fishermen...and fishing situations. No way you can cover all the bases and please everybody.[/#0000ff]
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the wifes 40lber runs for freaking days, literally. i take her battery camping with me. the longest it ran on one charge was 8 days, but i was indicator fishing the entire time so it was point a to point b and thats it. i got her the biggest battery i could find.
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The rear deck is FG's just something different. It goes with her X5
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MajBob, how long the motor will run on a battery also depend on the motor. If you go with an ENDURA, it will wear down the battery quicker than my Maxxum, but the Maxxum is about twice as much as the Endura.
I can run mine on 25% off and on for 3 days...probably longer.
Battery, I say go with a 27. It is the best. Last longer.
The reason for the deck on mine, at first I hauled my wiener dog with me, and with the battery I need the extra space of the deck. Plus, it was easy moun for my rods and transducer for my sonar.
In this picture, this is an Endura 30 (without the head). Not how far down you will have to drop this to clear the boat (going with the assumption, you plan on turning the head of the motor 180 degrees so that the handle is pointing the same direction as the prop so it PULLS you, you do not want to be pushed as that will wear down a battery)
You need at least a 36" shaft to clear the boat bottom plus be able to reach it.

and as far as the deck once again


Without the motor and battery, my pup is snug as a bug




Now, did you get the 10'6" Rampage or the 9' Renegade?
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A little while ago I logged in to Cabella's to order the Endura 55 C2 motor and their grp 27 deep cycle battery. Then I read some of the reviews on the battery. Oops! Think I'll wait and check out Wally World. Heard nothing but good about their Everstart batteries.

Bob H.
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That was an excellent explaination - cleared up several questions. Thank you.

I ordered the 9' Renegade. Just couldn't afford the Renegade and the trolling motor/battery. I'm planning to upgrade the oars and order the raised swivel seat. I kinda like Dave's idea of placing the battery in the cooler. Looks like the battery box wouldn't be necessary - but then my pooch wouldn't fit anywhere . . .

Are the upgrade oars by NFO what's recommended?? I don't like the oars on my son's CA Colorado XT; I would expect that the Scadden stock oars are several grades better, but still the word is that they aren't very well liked.

Gotta get up and watch Oklahoma finish whoopin' up on Ball State . . . Thanks again.

Cheers.
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[quote MajBob]That was an excellent explaination - cleared up several questions. Thank you.

I ordered the 9' Renegade. Just couldn't afford the Renegade and the trolling motor/battery. I'm planning to upgrade the oars and order the raised swivel seat. I kinda like Dave's idea of placing the battery in the cooler. Looks like the battery box wouldn't be necessary - but then my pooch wouldn't fit anywhere . . .

Are the upgrade oars by NFO what's recommended?? I don't like the oars on my son's CA Colorado XT; I would expect that the Scadden stock oars are several grades better, but still the word is that they aren't very well liked.

Gotta get up and watch Oklahoma finish whoopin' up on Ball State . . . Thanks again.

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The stock oars are ok. Just short. Plastic and aluminum.
You will be limited in space behind your seat. With a battery, motor you'll have to leave the dog behind. I'm trying to picture this seat set up your talking about. Are you planning to get a cooler, put the battery in it and sit on the cooler?
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My Renegade rowed much better with 6-foot oars than the standard 5-footers. I had some left-over aluminum 6-footers from another boat that I used. But now I have the Assault, which rows fine with 5-footers.

If you want a battery, motor, etc AND the dog, a bigger boat than the Renegade would be in order IMO. I had my 80lb. yellow lab in the back of the Renegade once in a while, but there wasn't room for much else.
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Right on Jim. That has me as well. Baxter weighs 17 lbs (but LONG...LOL) and he has no room with a battery...the deck does help.

Maj. the oars that come with the boat are designed to pack with the boat and they work fine for me. Of course they can be improved on with the Ultra Lights.
They are NOT Carlisle like the ones that come with most boats. Thin plastic blade. These have a shorter wider blade.
NOTE: You do need to separate them after use as they will fill with water some what.
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]After watching the Dave Scadden video where he uses a cooler as his battery box / raised seat, I figgers dat's fer me.

One of the issues I have with my float tube (a CA Bighorn) is that it can be difficult to cast sitting so low to the water, and even more difficult to see the fly and bite indicator. When I fish the local ponds from shore, I almost always use my cooler with a gel pad, for my seat. Its a HUGE comfort for my weak back.

I contacted Cabela's yesterday and asked them to upgrade my order from the Renegade to the Rampage. They're looking into it for me. Hmmm . . .

Does anyone have a link to anyplace that provides DETAILED info and specs on the NFO product line? I'd appreciate if you would share it with moi. Thanks!

Cheers,

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Go to North Fork web site. Click on the picture, click on 2011 Products, a Picture of Dave and a red boat, go to the bottom of that page and click on Next Page. Then go to the bottom and click on specifications.

Or, here you go:

http://www.northforkoutdoors.com/2011catalog/specs.html

Do you plan on using only the motor to steer? I am assuming yes. You can not row from that position, and you do have to run the motor at a higher speed to maneuver it. That is going to be taxing on the battery. Notice dave does have his seat on the inflatable floor. Never trust just the Electric motor. I say ALWAYS have either fins or oars or both plus that motor.
You do sit high enough on these boats to cast with out an ice chest. I have been doing it for many years...LOL
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 2]My wife is constantly telling me to slow down and be clear. Someday I'll learn.

I only plan to use the motor when needed - longer stretches up-river, or when needed to get back to the launch point after a long day of kicking. When under way with power, I hope to steer with the fins or oars.

Thanks for the link to the NFO site. I'v been there several times, but what I can't find, for example, is what length oars come standard with each model pontoon? or what colors are available? and what are the dimensions of the deck?

I am sure this information is available, but where??

Cheers,

Bob H.


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