How slow can you troll with Twins on C25

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teedidy

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Hi all, As I am trying to figure out between twins and single vs kicker I had a specific question I could not find a specific answer on. With a C25 or V26 with modern twin 90's (with troll option Honda|Yamaha|Suzuki) how slow can you consistently troll (assume no wind or current) with a single engine? I realize one can drag items (socks, buckets) to slow down, but I would like to understand what is possible with just single engine.

2nd Point, I know it would be possible to re-prop for trolling if my desired speed is not able to be reached and I could use a "High Altitude" (different pitch) prop to slow down further. My preference would be not to need to change props depending on the days activities, but I would do what is required.

Is it possible to get down below 1 MPH with a single twin on a C25/V26? Thank for your consideration. If this specific question has been answered, I looked for it and was unable to find it, please direct me to the specific thread.

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My experience is only with a single 130 on a C Dory 25, and even with with an 11" prop which we put on for Powell, we could not get below 1 mph.

I believe a better solution would be a "Troll plate", which can be adjusted, and does not require a prop change. Some of these are "automatic" and will deploy at speeds of less than 4 mph--and also have an associated foil--to improve getting on a plane, and bow down trim.
 
With one motor you should be able to get down to 1.5. We troll for salmon at about 1.5 to 3.5 depending on conditions. My 27 with a single 225 hp will troll at idle just fine.
 
I had not seen the Troll Plate before, that is interesting. Appears to have mixed reviews in the short amount of time I searched on it. In my searching I have found "Trolling Bags" that appear to be a decent solution if I am unable to slow down enough. One on each side of the boat attach mid boat.
 
I had a troll plate on a 75hp on a 16ft boat. I would not use one again. you loss a bit of steering and controlling speed is not good. You just have the one speed and thats it.
 
I used the "Troll plate" as a generic term. There are some better than others. I have seen some which have "fins" which allow for good steering response.

My personal opinion is that if you are going to troll, get a kicker, with linked steering or autopilot, and separate remote controls--I think if I was outfitting a C Dory specifically for trolling, I would consider a set of controls in the cockpit for the kicker and a jog control on the auto pilot for steering. Many of the larger boats today don't have any wheel, and steer entirely with a remote hydraulic steering.
 
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