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I hate hot foots had one on my boat when I bought it and took it off after the third time out
Respectfully I disagree. I loved my hotfoot and have been in some tough water. I felt i had much better throttle control and i didn’t have to take my hands off the wheel and my eyes off the subject. What i didn’t like about the hot foot was it was uncomfortable for long runs. However, you make some great points that need consideration. Great video regardless of opinion. I think your points about plowing and speed are more relevant than type of throttle. Finally I will admit I’ve never been in the great lakes, but come to North Dakota and try Lake Sakakawea when the wind has 30 miles to blow along the lake , east to west. You have swells from the east and wave reflection off the west cliffs. That’s uncomfortable water. Take care.
You were coddled weren't you?
Seriously? Hot foot again? It’s gotta be the 3rd or 4th time
Tried my Stratos with and without the hot foot and I like the hot foot much better. Quicker and easier to make throttle changes and keep hands on the wheel.
I’m not so sure about this…. An a-hole, is an a-hole no matter if he’s using a hot-foot, or not. All the wrecks the past 3-4mo were do to sheer carelessness….not a HF. My current boat has a hot-foot (my first),and I don’t really like it. Maybe I’m set in my ways at 52yrs-old, but it’s not responsive, sluggish, stiff,and just one more thing to break. Mind you, those things need installed/setup/maintained properly, like anything else. But, from my experience the past year, I that wouldn’t be a deal-breaker if buying a used boat today. And, not being used to using a HF, I tend to forget to put my stick back in neutral, which keeps my engine from starting….which can scare the living hell out of you when you’re 5-10mi from the launch, and completely forget the fact that it’s simply the stick being out of position that’s causing that problem. Just last week that happened, and I had the engine cowling off checking wires, etc…. And all it was, was putting throttle-stick back in neutral (yes, I felt like a jack-@ss, even with no one around to laugh at me). But, I digress…. I have yet to feel “un-safe” using it, I just don’t like how if feels, and it’s sluggishness. I think safe people are safe people regardless of whether they’re using a Hf, or not. And, that issue is like every other issues today, and comes down to how these kids are raised. My father taught me how to drive a boat. And, had he seen me doing something unsafe, and careless, I not only would’ve gotten and @ss-whipping, but it would’ve been the last time I used his boat that summer. Needless to day, that behavior only happened once. I never forgot those lessons,and always respected the limitations of the boat, and the weather/lake conditions. So, a HF not being everything it’s advertised to be, is one thing, but I’m not completely sold on them not being safe. This is great information,regardless….and it’s refreshing to see someone who shares my opinion of these HF’s not being all they’re cracked up to be. ESPECIALLY, with an older boat where you feel like you’re sitting on the floor. 👍
I’m not so sure about this…. An a-hole, is an a-hole no matter if he’s using a hot-foot, or not. My current boat has a hot-foot (my first),and I don’t really like it. Mind you, those things need installed/setup/maintained properly. It just seems like one more thing that can break. And, not used to using a HF, I tend to forget to put my stick back in neutral, which keeps my engine from starting….which can scare the hell out of you when you’re 5-10mi from the launch, and forget the fact that it’s the position of the stick that’s causing that problem. But, I digress…. I never felt safe using it, I just don’t like how if feels, and it’s responsiveness. I think safe people are safe people regardless of whether they’re using a Hf, or not. Just like all the boat accidents that have happened in the past 3mo, were because people were driving like careless idiots. So, a HF not being everything it’s advertised to be, is one thing, but I’m not sold on it not being safe. This is great information,regardless….because I agree that a HF isn’t comfortable. ESPECIALLY, with an older boat where you feel like you’re sitting on the floor. 👍
Yeah , I only have a 10 hp motor on my bass tracker , been on tarpon with 4' waves . It can get scary running full speed .
You MUST have a hot foot if you have an Allison boat or a boat capable of those kind of speeds. And yes, you can still navigate some treacherous water with one.
However, I would agree in those slower boats a hotfoot is t a complete necessity.
They really need to come out with the dual action foot/hand throttles again
Enjoy the channel..but love my hot foot. Have used a hot foot since 2008. Wouldn't ever change it. While i appreciate your opinion that's just what it is…an opinion.
💯 % Agree.
Great info.
BTW Hanks going to drop a podcast tonight ( I think) with Garmin Guru. Should be interesting
I’d rather use the conventional throttle. The Hotfoot in my new boat is going bye bye. Way simpler without that rickety hot foot.
You would never, ever take off or land an airplane with 2 hands on the yoke. You always have one hand on the throttle during those times so you darn sure don’t need 2 hands on the wheel of a bass boat.
I Have had a HotFoot on my boat since 2010 I love the hot foot never had an issue driving in rough water i think a hotfoot easier to back off in rough water because all you got to do is lift your foot off gas and boat slows down you don't have to take your eyes off the water our the waves.when throttling driving your boat you have to reach and grab it and you take your eyes off the water for a second our 2 that's can be the difference when you need to react quickly in rough water I agree with you on a lot of things you put out on this topic in my opinion your wrong hotfoot is the way to go will never change love the hot foot
I respect you experience and opinion but I’m going to have to differ on the hotfoot. We don’t all have hydraulic steering and we don’t all live in places where the waves are very even and consistent. I fish the river a lot here and it’s very narrow (100 yards wide, narrower in places). This means that the river is very dynamic when it comes to the waves. As the river twists and turns the wind angle changes constantly which changes the wave spacing, and you’re running in close proximity to other boats and barges which causes a lot of waves that clash with wind waves. When you combine all of this you end up with extremely rough water and you have to have both hands on the wheel if for no other reason just to simply help hang on to the boat and you are constantly changing throttle to hit the waves at the best times. There is no way to run the river here safely when it’s rough without a hotfoot in my opinion. And to add to that the first boat I owned did not have a hotfoot and I was actually in the river one day running basically exactly as you described when a rogue wave (not in pattern with the others) hit the boat and actually caused me to jam the lever throttle wide open. It almost threw me out of the boat, made my hand come off the throttle, and nearly caused me to spear the boat straight into a wave before I could get my hand back on the throttle and pull it back. I later had another close call that was almost identical. My next boat I put a hot foot on and I have never had any close calls like that with my hotfoot. Even if a rogue wave causes me to push the hot foot too far it’s only for a split second and then I have complete control again.
Hot foots suck I had one on a used boat I bought quickly figured out it wasn’t for me.
I bought a ranger boat with a hot foot and used it for awhile and didn’t like where it was located, it was mounted mounted almost lined to the middle of the seat so you had to bend your leg to the left to run it, it should be located inline with your right leg, the boat has to be designed so it can be mounted in the right position, the ranger boat is not, I didn’t like it anyway and got it taken off, just thought it was stupid to have to use your foot.
Absolutely the MOST important aspect of this sport. Thanks Randy!
Hot foot is more responsive than throttle.hot foot allows for 2 hands on the steering wheel.i dont agree with your hotfoot statement,other than that good advice.
The only time I have ever been scared in a bass boat was at a Triton owners tourney around 2012 at Kentucky Lake. Launched at the Paris area at the bridge and drove a few miles north (downstream). When it was time to return, TVA had the current ripping, flowing north, wind was out of the north which caused some serious 6 foot rollers. Waves were really close together. That was one scary ride. I disagree on the hot foot. I have always had one. I had rather sit lower in the boat, rather than higher, for possible being ejected easier.
Randy, I know you have been on all kinds of experience driving a boat in all conditions. I learned to drive a boat in river systems. I know really well how to ride the pipeline is what we call it. I always encounter 4' to 5' caps and roller waves and crosswinds and all other conditions. I have been in a tournament when a tornado popped up and were dodging 40' trees in the water. I have been in the bays at Erie myself. No doubt that is like the ocean. But, I have always have used a Hot Foot. My seats are positioned so I can see well above the windshield. I have been in an accident with prevents me from being in bent knee position. I agree with the guy that said you need 2 hands on the wheel. I have hydraulic steering and yes it is very responsive, much better than cable steering. I am 61 years old and have had a boat since I was 15' had a bass boat before I had a driver's license. I have been driving a boat, fishing the Red Man Trail from way back. I have never had an accident in the water, which I am proud of. I aware of current and winds working together and throwing your boat around like a top.
I fish Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn. It gets crazy out there. Toledo is worse because you have no choice but to run the boat lanes… I've never owned a hot foot but now I know. Good one Randy 👍
Trim motor down stand nose up and look out the side
I learned reel fast at Lake Erie there is good waves and bad waves 1 to 2 footers tight beat your spine out of your skull 💀 ☠️ and 3,4, one direction and spaced apart ride the troff be in a boat buddies 50 yards away only time I could see them on top of a 6,7 foot wave see there hats that's it as soon as you go down they disappear
Nope.
I'm going on 60 years old. Been driving boats for a LONG time. Learned my boat driving in a fish ski combos. Only time sitting down was during a nice cruise. Otherwise on my knee. Loading, unloading, towing tubes etc. Only have had my bass boat for a few years and everything carried over. My son's bass boat has a hot foot and he LOVES it. I can't comfortably drive his boat and he laughs at me. There is no arguing that on your knee give you a much higher level of awareness. I always pay attention watching videos of pro fishermen and you might be surprised how many don't run a hot foot. But as with a lot of things that are bolted to a bass boat…. everyone else has one so I must need it as well. Do what you want just don't get a false since of security from a hot foot. If you a retarded about driving, you boat the hot foot isn't going to save you. "You Can't Fix Stupid!"
Very good advice I use the knee method too it works also seen Clunn sit like that a lot
Thanks Randy ! Boat safety is paramount !