Outbaord vs Trolling motor

[baalthazaar]

I picked up a light 14 foot Jon Boat and a junker 7Hp Clinton that doesn't work. If I have to what pound thruster would I need in order to be able to move the boat around if i have to buy a trolling motor instead of having to spend money I don't have for a new outboard? This boat will only be used in the canals and waterways close to shore. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You in advance

 

[DP]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

It's been many years since I ran one on a jon boat but it doesn't take much.<br />I troll a 1500#, loaded, glass boat with a 54# turust.<br />Best advice I can give is buy the largest one that fits your budget.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

12Footer's 12Footer uses a Motorgude T-30 (30lb thrust). It pushes me just fine.<br />I've also mounted it on my 16.5f Bliner,and it still pushes fine, although control is somewhat awkwrd.So as BW17 sugested, 50lb would push you regardless,tho not as long (more currnet drain. Speakin of which,be sue to use a rolling motor battery, not a car battery. It will ruin the car battery after only a few trips. This is due to the steady, low-current drain. Car batteries aren't built to take this.

 

[baalthazaar]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

thank you gentlemen, i am going to probably get a 50lb thrust trolling motor and a pair of deep cycle trolling batteries. my thirteen year cant wait to go fishing.

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

Don't forget a decent battery charger too. <br /><br />I'd get one that will put out 10 amps, but "trinkle charge" too, so that the batteries will last longer.

 

[desperado]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

ERIK i just wanted to write and say thank you now i dont feel so bad about five years ago my wife bought me a boat that i had my eye on for a good while a hell of a good deal 14ft boat,trailer,15hpmotor 400.00 i have only been out in my boat maybe 4 times since then due to motor truobles every time i go may be i will do what the one man suggested i will use the 15hp for a anchor and get a real big trolling motor to put in its place well good luck and thanks again i need to go price some trolling motors sighed desperado

 

[DJ]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

Desperado,<br /><br />Some of the Minn-Kota motors offer "modulated pulse width drive technology", a quote stolen from schematic.<br /><br />Basically, this circuitry GREATLY enhances battery life. That's important since it's your only mode of propulsion-other than "armstrong" power.<br /><br />Other brands offer a similar feature although I'm not sure what they call it.<br /><br />Clamp one on and get that 13 year old out there.

 

[DJ]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

Sorry Erik, addressed last post to Desperado. Now I've got my "over 40's" on.

 

[DJ]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

Boy, I really blew it. The quote was from JB. Sorry all.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

relax djohns19<br /><br />I've talked about "Pulse Width Modulation" several times as well.....need a schematic?<br /><br />

 

[DJ]

Re: Outbaord vs Trolling motor

Schematic,<br /><br />That would be good. I've always wondered how that worked.<br /><br />Thanks.