| This could be a problem. Then again, maybe not. It all depends on the width of the gunnel, height of the freeboard and
what kind you want. First of all, you need to decide what kind of trolling motor you are
going to get - stick steer or remote operated (foot control). If you
have any kind of serious freeboard in the boat you intend to purchase,
then I would stay away from the remote control types and stay with the
stick steer. Second, if you need to measure from the gunnel to the water line and
about a foot and a half beyond to see if you can even purchase a
trolling motor with a long enough shaft. Third, you have to determine what pound thrust you require. I assume
that this boat weighs around 2200 or there abouts so probably anything
from 60 pounds to 100 pounds would be sufficient. I have a 67 pound
thrust 24 vdc on a Ranger bay boat that does a fine job. Fourth, I would recommend a 24 volt rather than a 36 or 12 volt. I'm
not convinced that a 36 volt motor is of any more advantage other than
having the ability to say "I have a 36 volt trolling motor". Fifth, how wide is the gunnel. If you have two to three inches of
width, then you should be ok, but you can easily make up a mount out
of oak or starboard and bolt the trolling motor through. Sixth, you have to have a storage area for two batteries and the
ability to run at least #6 wire from where the batteries are to the
trolling motor. That's for starters. Any questions? |
