Lunker777 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hey guys .... I'm about to drive roughly 7 hours north with the boat and I wasn't sure if I should take the minn Kota off or if I should just strap the head down and take off ? It would take a bit of work to get it off .... Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 If it a bow mount just strap it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 I keep it unplugged, strapped down and have driven 1,000 miles each way with no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Ya, you have nothing to worry about. They're pretty tough. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 If i put a little torque on the shaft of the terrova, it won't hurt anything right ? I have put a bungee strap on it and it works pretty good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 You will be fine. Have drove long ways with them on. Plus think the abuse it goes through when your moving out on the lake and hitting waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 I usually take mine off on long trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Same here. I just let it on. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 You wont hurt it by a little tension with a bungee. I have seen me drift up against a rock at the French while fighting a fish and make the shaft look like a bow (not recommended). They will flex quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) If you're going to leave it on the boat, it might be better to let it bounce a little. In my opinion, the shock of having it tightly secured is probably more harsh on the circuitry than having the head bounce a little bit. Edited July 14, 2012 by SlowPoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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