01-06-2011, 10:53 PM
Hello. I have a Meyers Laker 14'. The boat weighs in at 125lb ( .50 gauge aluminum )...wonderfully light weight.
I thought I could afford a 5hp motor, but it looks as though I cannot at this time...and I'm darn tired of rowing.
We take this boat out onto the small lakes here in western Washington; Cassidy, Stevens, Flowing, Cushman, Washington, Beaver, Boyd, Menzel, Armstrong, Serene, Goodwin, etc. We rarely go out when the wind is up.
So my question is, would I be able to get around with a 55lb thrust electric motor? The reason why I mentioned the 55lb thrust is because it is the largest motor that supports a 12volt battery.
Your input is much appreciated.
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I thought I could afford a 5hp motor, but it looks as though I cannot at this time...and I'm darn tired of rowing.
We take this boat out onto the small lakes here in western Washington; Cassidy, Stevens, Flowing, Cushman, Washington, Beaver, Boyd, Menzel, Armstrong, Serene, Goodwin, etc. We rarely go out when the wind is up.
So my question is, would I be able to get around with a 55lb thrust electric motor? The reason why I mentioned the 55lb thrust is because it is the largest motor that supports a 12volt battery.
Your input is much appreciated.
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