02-07-2011, 04:35 PM
You sure that 30# is enough? I have a 10'6" pontoon and I need at least a 40# on it. A 30 can work, but you need it on 3 and it drains the battery quicker.
I did pick up a 2010 Nissan (same as Merc) 5 hp for $1100 from Cabelas. Good deal on the 3.5 here. New they sell for $999. to $1,019 depending on shaft length.
The Nissan come s with a 25 gal tank and the Merc is .3gal self contained.
I personally think, you might want to consider a gas motor. A little bit of money all at once, but no more $70. here, $100. there for batteries. Plus 41lbs versus 50+ weight.
That is a cool boat! Harbor Freight sells trailers reasonable too.
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I did pick up a 2010 Nissan (same as Merc) 5 hp for $1100 from Cabelas. Good deal on the 3.5 here. New they sell for $999. to $1,019 depending on shaft length.
The Nissan come s with a 25 gal tank and the Merc is .3gal self contained.
I personally think, you might want to consider a gas motor. A little bit of money all at once, but no more $70. here, $100. there for batteries. Plus 41lbs versus 50+ weight.
That is a cool boat! Harbor Freight sells trailers reasonable too.
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