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Down rigger up grade Feb 25, 2018 6:53 am #17675

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I have big Jon manual down riggers on my boat .I would like to know if I can convert them over to electric by getting some of there electric drive motors, witch I know you can buy separate from the down riggers.

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Down rigger up grade Feb 25, 2018 7:12 am #17676

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Yes you can convert them with a little ingenuity, however I am guessing that it would not be a plug and play process and would likely require alot more work than just getting the motor. If I were you, I would call Big Jon and ask them their thoughts on the subject.
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Down rigger up grade Feb 25, 2018 1:22 pm #17683

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Agree talk with Big Jon, they are very helpful also ask what they would charge to add motors.


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Down rigger up grade Feb 25, 2018 1:43 pm #17684

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Thanks for the advise. I will let you know what big Jon says.

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Down rigger up grade Feb 26, 2018 4:15 pm #17695

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FYI, I talked with the big Jon service department today they told me that the manual down riggers can not be converted to electric. Although they look simulator the internal parts are different.

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