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    School me on trolling motors

    So I bought a square stern canoe (15.5') and want to put a trolling motor on it. Boat weighs about 100# and will be carrying approx. 400# of people and accessories. Small to medium size lake use for now. Looking for suggestions on motors/batteries.

    FWIW, did a search but as you can imagine I came up with just about everything but what I wanted.

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    Private message Bunny hill Profane and STFU

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    More thrust is better than less. Seriously.

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    I have a 50 lb thrust trolling motor I use on a both a canoe and a 14ft metal boat. Its plenty fast for the canoe which I use on ponds where you can't use a gas motor. Two fat guys, and some gear...

    On the metal boat its fine too, use it for cruising the shore line and on the carp flats.

    I can't remember the battery but I know its a deep cycle rv. I can get a half days use then throw a charge on it.

    I wouldn't want less than 45lbs and 50 should be fine.

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    With a square stern I'd really consider something like the Honda BF2.3 with the internal gas tank. Little four stroke will go all day on a tank (1.1L) of gas. http://marine.honda.com/outboards/motor-detail/BF2.3

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Fun Ball View Post
    With a square stern I'd really consider something like the Honda BF2.3 with the internal gas tank. Little four stroke will go all day on a tank (1.1L) of gas. http://marine.honda.com/outboards/motor-detail/BF2.3
    I had this exact Honda motor on a 19 foot square stern canoe. Used it on a bunch of Missouri River trips here in Montana. Great motor and very fuel efficient. Air cooled so very lightweight and far fewer moving parts than most outboards.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Fun Ball View Post
    With a square stern I'd really consider something like the Honda BF2.3 with the internal gas tank. Little four stroke will go all day on a tank (1.1L) of gas. http://marine.honda.com/outboards/motor-detail/BF2.3
    Good call, not having to deal with the hassle of the battery is worth it.

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    Trolling is a full time activity around here so i am expecting you to get excellent advice

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garth Bimble View Post

    FWIW, did a search but as you can imagine I came up with just about everything but what I wanted.

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    If you can get away with a gas engine do it. Every major manufacturer makes a good product these days.

    If you happen to get stuck in a lake that only allows electric, Minn Kota is the ticket.

    More is better. Batteries are a pain. if you do this, make sure you get deep cycle batteries, i.e. expensive. Understand to get more thrust, you have to go to 24 or 36 volts, meaning series 2-3 12 volt batteries. Then comes the bank charger for the multiple batteries.

    Just get a four stroke gasser.

    Edit. By the time you add the motor, cable and a decent battery, you will probably have less weight in a gas engine. Always a consideration in a boat.
    Last edited by TNKen; 04-12-2016 at 10:42 AM.
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