04-02-2009, 12:33 AM
[quote Strucksylver]hello to all!! brand new member today!
i'm looking into buying a 9ft inflatable pontoon.....i'm also thinking about buying a trolling motor for it...
my question is...do i need to buy a trolling motor specifically made for an inflatable pontoon? would i need to get a bow mount or a transom mount?
Electric is the most popular basically because Gas you would need a very small Horsepower and the smaller motors lack features, like IDLE which means off or on. Gas motors are coming a long ways so there are more on the market everyday MADE for pontoons, but the price is going to be $500. and up.
Now back to electric. Motorguide or MinnKota. 30 lb thrust is plenty for a 9' boat.
Bow or transom is your choice. Myself and everyone I know put the motor on the back but turn the head so that it is facing the same direction as the prop. We steer with our feet/flippers.
Then there is the DEEP CYCLE battery. It must be Deep Cycle as it can take repetitive Charging. Motor, around $130. and battery around $60. But in most states, you will need to license it once you put a motor on. And ALWAYS remember to have a life flotation devise, whether you wear it or have it at reach, make sure you have one any time you are on the water. Rivers require you wear one.
Check out the Archives here, there is more than likely an answer for everything you want to know.
any websites/stores you folks recommend to get a trolling motor for a pontoon? and what should i expect to pay for a motor?
thanks for any input!![/quote]
Welcome to the Forum, glad you found us!
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i'm looking into buying a 9ft inflatable pontoon.....i'm also thinking about buying a trolling motor for it...
my question is...do i need to buy a trolling motor specifically made for an inflatable pontoon? would i need to get a bow mount or a transom mount?
Electric is the most popular basically because Gas you would need a very small Horsepower and the smaller motors lack features, like IDLE which means off or on. Gas motors are coming a long ways so there are more on the market everyday MADE for pontoons, but the price is going to be $500. and up.
Now back to electric. Motorguide or MinnKota. 30 lb thrust is plenty for a 9' boat.
Bow or transom is your choice. Myself and everyone I know put the motor on the back but turn the head so that it is facing the same direction as the prop. We steer with our feet/flippers.
Then there is the DEEP CYCLE battery. It must be Deep Cycle as it can take repetitive Charging. Motor, around $130. and battery around $60. But in most states, you will need to license it once you put a motor on. And ALWAYS remember to have a life flotation devise, whether you wear it or have it at reach, make sure you have one any time you are on the water. Rivers require you wear one.
Check out the Archives here, there is more than likely an answer for everything you want to know.
any websites/stores you folks recommend to get a trolling motor for a pontoon? and what should i expect to pay for a motor?
thanks for any input!![/quote]
Welcome to the Forum, glad you found us!
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