05-04-2010, 09:17 PM
The handle looks like a problem to me as well. I have the larger motor and I can't pull my handle out, but it can be kicked up.
When I come to shore, I first lift the motor up then tilt it toward me, so the prop is clear totally. BUT I have to turn the head as it will either hit me in the head or be on top the battery and I do have a little more room.
Personally, I don't think you will need any extension.
Kill Switch??? I think a bit over kill. You can stop the prop with your hand, but your boat.
You got to remember I have been using a motor for close to 20 years, so I have personally experienced allot of different situations.
I don't use the motor all the time either EXCEPT on windy days to hold position. That can drain a battery unexpectedly.
On days I though I had hardly used my battery, I found myself rowing to shore.
The battery is going to add more weight/drag specially on a tube. It will be more difficult kicking around with the battery.
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When I come to shore, I first lift the motor up then tilt it toward me, so the prop is clear totally. BUT I have to turn the head as it will either hit me in the head or be on top the battery and I do have a little more room.
Personally, I don't think you will need any extension.
Kill Switch??? I think a bit over kill. You can stop the prop with your hand, but your boat.
You got to remember I have been using a motor for close to 20 years, so I have personally experienced allot of different situations.
I don't use the motor all the time either EXCEPT on windy days to hold position. That can drain a battery unexpectedly.
On days I though I had hardly used my battery, I found myself rowing to shore.
The battery is going to add more weight/drag specially on a tube. It will be more difficult kicking around with the battery.
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