electric trolling motors-sufficient?

[CKJR]

i was wondering if anyone has experience with electric trollong motors. i have a 25' hydrasport which i use locally off long island. there are many times when im drifting too slow-fast that i would like to compensate. would a electric trolling motor help me and how much thrust would i need. the loaded weight of my hull and motors is about 5000 lbs and it is a deep vee??

 

[JB]

Re: electric trolling motors-sufficient?

I doubt that even a 74lb electric would do you much good, CK.<br /><br />In your position I would investigate a large drift sock and/or a small kicker in the 9.9 to 15HP range.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[BassMan283]

Re: electric trolling motors-sufficient?

Where there's a will there's a way. Check these out:<br /><br /> http://www.cabelas.com/ <br /><br />click Marine, Electric Trolling Motors, Navigator. They have units for boats up to 8,000 lb.