nowakezone
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My use is ship-to-shore only. No putting around, no exploring. The usual distance is a few hundred yards in calm water. On a rare occasion there could be chop and the distance is a half mile. The dinghy is a roll-up 8'6", semi-rigid floor, no keel, non-planing, our passenger weight for two people is 340, I'm 220, the boat capacity is 1000#'s.
I like the Minn Kota Endura Max 55. I'm not concerned about a freshwater motor in the saltwater. A thorough rinse and it's fine. Many of the saltwater guys who use these do it that way without issue. A smaller motor might be fine, but in the event there's a stronger current or chop a 55 will do the job. It should easily push us at 5mph.
Here's why I like electric trolling motors: They're quiet. They start and run. They don't need gas. They're easily stored on the boat. An electric and battery box take up the same space as a gas engine...without the gas. And, if I find that for some lame reason I'm running low on juice, I'll get another battery.
Your thoughts please....
I like the Minn Kota Endura Max 55. I'm not concerned about a freshwater motor in the saltwater. A thorough rinse and it's fine. Many of the saltwater guys who use these do it that way without issue. A smaller motor might be fine, but in the event there's a stronger current or chop a 55 will do the job. It should easily push us at 5mph.
Here's why I like electric trolling motors: They're quiet. They start and run. They don't need gas. They're easily stored on the boat. An electric and battery box take up the same space as a gas engine...without the gas. And, if I find that for some lame reason I'm running low on juice, I'll get another battery.
Your thoughts please....