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I have a 15' fiberglass runabout and am looking for a trolling motor. How many pounds of thrust will i at least need to get the thing moving? I've never had one before so i have no idea how big of one to buy. I have looked at a 34 pound thrust, not sure if thats enough.
I can't seem to locate the specific model number on my Johnson Javelin 35HP. From what i have read it should be RD-RDL-19, RDE-RDEL-19 or RJE-RJEL-19. Could someone tell me where to look on the motor to determine this number? Thanks!
I just acquired a 1957 Johnson Javelin 35HP. I'm having issues with the electric start on this boat. The motor itself is able to be pull started without issue. It appeared to have some corrosion and a possible short due to a hole in one of the cables running to the motor. The whole cable had...
