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Ok, I'll bite.  That's exactly what they are made for.  You should 
expect at least four hours of use per charge.  You will need at least 
one deep cycle battery on board.  That size boat will need a minimum of 
about 40# thrust on calm lakes to about 60# for a river.  Other choices 
to make...

-Transom or bow mount
-12V or 24V or even 36V
-Fresh or saltwater use
-Motorized steering or cable
-"Autopilot" or not
-Shaft length
-Minn Kota, Motorguide, or Pinpoint

The moral of this story is if you don't know what you need/want, find 
someone with a similar rig and ask them some questions.  Don't skimp on 
the thrust.  It's expensive to add more!

Dan



Fred11 wrote:

>Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be used
>for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
>this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
>two??????
>
>
>

Ah I see... so the little egg beaters are strong enough for a big boat


"Dan Krueger" <dankrueger@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:3D472ECA.6000305@mindspring.com...
> Ok, I'll bite.  That's exactly what they are made for.  You should
> expect at least four hours of use per charge.  You will need at least
> one deep cycle battery on board.  That size boat will need a minimum of
> about 40# thrust on calm lakes to about 60# for a river.  Other choices
> to make...
>
> -Transom or bow mount
> -12V or 24V or even 36V
> -Fresh or saltwater use
> -Motorized steering or cable
> -"Autopilot" or not
> -Shaft length
> -Minn Kota, Motorguide, or Pinpoint
>
> The moral of this story is if you don't know what you need/want, find
> someone with a similar rig and ask them some questions.  Don't skimp on
> the thrust.  It's expensive to add more!
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> Fred11 wrote:
>
> >Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be
used
> >for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> >this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> >two??????
> >
> >
> >
>

Easiest way is to add a second battery to the system and isolate it with a
diode. Your main rig will charge both - but you can run the second one dead
without depleting the starting bat.

-W

"Dan Krueger" <dankrueger@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:3D472ECA.6000305@mindspring.com...
> Ok, I'll bite.  That's exactly what they are made for.  You should
> expect at least four hours of use per charge.  You will need at least
> one deep cycle battery on board.  That size boat will need a minimum of
> about 40# thrust on calm lakes to about 60# for a river.  Other choices
> to make...
>
> -Transom or bow mount
> -12V or 24V or even 36V
> -Fresh or saltwater use
> -Motorized steering or cable
> -"Autopilot" or not
> -Shaft length
> -Minn Kota, Motorguide, or Pinpoint
>
> The moral of this story is if you don't know what you need/want, find
> someone with a similar rig and ask them some questions.  Don't skimp on
> the thrust.  It's expensive to add more!
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> Fred11 wrote:
>
> >Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be
used
> >for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> >this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> >two??????
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi Fred 11,

Electric motors run 28#, 36#, 40#, 50# and 55# thrust in 12 volt. They go
higher in 24 volt.

I would say that you need a minimum of  55# thrust 12 volt electric motor
for a 16 -18 foot fibglass boat.

--
Bill Kiene
Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA
www.kiene.com

"Fred11" <fatbastard@canada.com> wrote in message
news:acE19.1687$672.869877@news20.bellglobal.com...

> Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be
used
> for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> two??????
>
>
>

"Fred11" <fatbastard@canada.com> wrote in message news:<acE19.1687$672.869877@news20.bellglobal.com>...
> Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be used
> for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> two??????

Yes! 16 foot needs 42 pounds of thrust MINIMUM, in my opinion. Two
decent deep cycle batteries and you could troll most of the day,
depending on speed.

If you want to see Cruisers racing with electric trolling motors (yes,
RACING) go to this link (www.greatlakescruiser.com) and see the August Issue
of Great Lakes Cruiser Magazine: The Impromptu Rendezvous.
Bruce Jenvey
Publishing Editor
"Fred11" <fatbastard@canada.com> wrote in message
news:acE19.1687$672.869877@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be
used
> for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> two??????
>
>
>

They are really great!  To see pictures of people RACING electric trolling
motors, go to www.greatlakescruiser.com and see the August issue: The
Impromptu Rendezvous.
Bruce Jenvey
Publishing Editor
"Fred11" <fatbastard@canada.com> wrote in message
news:acE19.1687$672.869877@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Not being familiar with the electric trolling motors, what can this be
used
> for?  Can I put it on a 16-18 ft fiberglass boat and make it move?  Would
> this be something that could run around the lake trolling for an hour or
> two??????
>
>
>