EasyTroller Trolling Plate
Say goodbye to bent or damaged trolling plates. The patented spring hinge design of the EasyTroller trolling plate flexes upward to prevent damage to the trolling plate under accidental acceleration. The EasyTroller trolling plate mounts directly to the motor's anti-cavitation plate and drops down behind the prop to slow the boat to trolling speeds. The optional hydrofoil trolling plate model combines two products into one to improve fuel economy and performance.
Key Features of the EasyTroller Trolling Plate
- Slows boats to ideal trolling speed, even as slow as 1 mph
- Patented hinged plate design flexes upward to prevent damage or shear pin breakage
- Mounts directly to the cavitation plate of your outboard or outdrive, a few inches behind the propeller
- Optional hydrofoil fins to improve performance and reduce porpoising
- Made from marine-grade anodized aluminum and stainless steel
- One year warranty
- Made in the USA
EasyTroller Trolling Plate Models
| Standard EasyTroller |
Fits outboard and I/O motors from 50 HP and up |
Short EasyTroller
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Fits outboard motors 30 HP - 45 HP
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How is the EasyTroller different from other trolling plates?
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Under power, prop thrust can bend or damage the typical trolling plate. |
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The EastyTroller trolling plate flexes to divert the prop thrust downward, preventing damage to the plate itself. |
Do I need the EasyTroller Hydrofoil Fins?
Hydrofoil fins can help boat performance by moving the boat to a plane more quickly, and reduce porpoising in those boats that have this tendency. They can also have a positive impact on fuel economy as they allow the boat to maintain a plane at slightly lower RPM's.
To determine whether you need the optional hydrofoil fins for your motor consider these factors. First, the trolling plate itself helps bring a boat up to plane when in the up position. Second, the hydrofoil effect varies widely by boat depending upon the hull design, weight and motor, so it is difficult to project the impact of the hydrofoil fins. If you aren't sure you need the hydrofoil fins it might be best to try the EasyTroller without them. If your boat struggles to get up on a plane, porpoises, or performs better with hydrofoil fins, then the EasyTroller fins model might be your best bet.