Trolling Socks

[Freespirit]

Can anyone tell me how to get Trolling bag to slow down the boat, I troll at 650 RPM need to slow down. That about 3 MPH in a 27' Sportcraft H\T. Thanks, Keep Lines Wet

[Phil T.]

Two drift socks (sea anchors by another name), tied to the front cleats. Ropes must be short enough to keep the socks out of the prop.
A single drift sock will cause the boat to turn in the direction of the resistance.
It may be easier to change to a lower-pitched prop when fishing, and back to a higher pitch when cruising.
A trolling plate is also a possibility.

[yknot]

I have a 27'Sportcraft h/t and have been using bags to slow me down. Don't play with different props unless you have a bunch of money and time out of the water. On normal days (under 4'waves) I run one bag with a 28" open diameter on the starboard side. Once the bag is set, you don't know it's in the water. The boat doesn't pull, and the autopilot has no problem. In a heavy sea, I will go to a 36" open diameter bag which I have rigged on the port side of the boat. In the late fall and early winter, I run both bags. That will take me down to 1.2 mph. Call or e-mail me about more info on these bags and where you can get them.

Frank

[yknot]

It would probably help to know my number.
yknot@ohio.net
1-800-473-1748