My new to me boat has a hot foot. This is the first boat I have had with one. Has anybody else had an issue with your calf cramping? I wasn't even making a very long run, maybe 10 minutes at the end of the day and it cramped up real bad. Still a little sore today.
Nope, never had that problem. If your Hot Foot is adjustable, maybe moving it farther away or closer to you would help.
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I’ve had one since 1989 and have never had that issue
Dale Sinclair original
Nope. My buddy who is older cried about his hotfoot for months and then he finally started to like it. I’d never not have one.
Would not own a boat without one.
Does your buddy cry about the throttle pedal in his truck as well?Originally Posted by grout-scout
The first time you're out and break a return spring you'll know why they are so stiff. My first hot foot didn't have a toe clip.
My second boat had a hot foot but it was an old Pantera Classic. Also had to break in a new powerhead with the hotfoot and that was not fun. On a performance hull I would want one. On the boat I have now no way in hell. I'm a lazy cruiser in the boat I have now.
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I have had that happen on long river runs, or like at Kentucky Lake where I am hammered down for a solid hour or more. My solution on those runs is to get closer to the pedal whether its by moving seat or pedal. If your pedal is not a sliding one, just know that they make an adjustable pedal now if your seat doesn't adjust.
2018 Ranger 521C, 2023 Merc 250 Pro XS 4S (3B261295), 36V Ultrex, 10" Atlas, Power Poles, Lowrance 12 Carbon, and 2-12 Lives.
I can't remember what brand I had but my old Gambler 206 had a foot throttle but you could still use the hand throttle like normal. IIRC one brand of foot throttle could do that, the other could not.
Yup, hate the things. Don't have one now and never will again.
My leg will cramp but its from dehydration and running the trolling motor. Theraworx works
I had mine disconnected and went back to the hand throttle. I have bad knees. Using the hotfoot would cause my knee to ache like crazy. It was too uncomfortable to use it even n short runs. Never had a problem with my calf cramping during use. I did leave it in the boat and will have it connected if I ever put the boat up for sale.
I can't imagine running big water without one?? keeps two hands free, and foot is much faster than the hand throttle. Our FD rescue boats always had hand throttles, and I found it more difficult to have the same amount of control with hand throttle, especially in current. But to each his own.
2018 Ranger 521C, 2023 Merc 250 Pro XS 4S (3B261295), 36V Ultrex, 10" Atlas, Power Poles, Lowrance 12 Carbon, and 2-12 Lives.
+1
Ive owned 4 boats with hand throttle and current boat came with a hot foot. Didnt think i would like it but have had it 6 years now and really no issues,If i was to get another boat either way would be fine.
+2
1988 Ranger 364V
150HP Merc Black Max
The +2 was for previous post---had mine taken out and never have one again.
1988 Ranger 364V
150HP Merc Black Max
Sounds like you're in need of a workout program for your calf's... Now let get on our tippy toes and relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... 5 minutes rest and then another set... Do this 3 times a day... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Tippy toes... Relax... Dan
They should make it a law to have one. If ever you should have two hands on a steering wheel it's on a boat.
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