02-09-2006, 11:01 PM
I am going to purchase a transom mount trolling motor for my little 16ft Deep V aluminum boat. What size thrust do I want? What models are best? What do I need vs. what would I want?
What is a good battery for this boat? I currently have an 18HP Johnson outboard with pull start and no other electronics. Someday I will have a fish finder on this little "sea worthy" vessel known as the "Clampette", but for now the only electronics will be the Minn Kota or similar.
How long can I realistically troll with the motor without running out of charge?
As you can tell, I am new to the boat ownership game and last year earned a crash course education in small boat engine repair. Now I am ready to move a little further. I have been belly boat bound for many years so this is a new venture for me. Seems that I can much more easily bring the kids along with a boat vs a float tube. That could get cold!
Thanks for the help!
Wolverine 209
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What is a good battery for this boat? I currently have an 18HP Johnson outboard with pull start and no other electronics. Someday I will have a fish finder on this little "sea worthy" vessel known as the "Clampette", but for now the only electronics will be the Minn Kota or similar.
How long can I realistically troll with the motor without running out of charge?
As you can tell, I am new to the boat ownership game and last year earned a crash course education in small boat engine repair. Now I am ready to move a little further. I have been belly boat bound for many years so this is a new venture for me. Seems that I can much more easily bring the kids along with a boat vs a float tube. That could get cold!
Thanks for the help!
Wolverine 209
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