I have read all about the motoring options in this Forum. Have decided to go with and electric troller vs. gas engine due to cost. That being said, I'm confused on how much "thrust" I will need to get in and out of tight areas. Not looking to cruse all day on it (that's not why I bought a sail boat!), just need it in tight areas and getting in when there is no wind or coming in a bad direction.
Considering the Minn Kota - Endura 30 which has a 30" shaft and provides 30 lbs of thrust. I know I don't need much but is this enough? This is the smallest one I can find, they go up from there (so does the cost).
Any one use one? If so, how much thrust is enough? Give me the good, bad and ugly of sticking one of these (along with the battery) on the back of a C14. Will it get in the way? Inquiring minds what to know!
Also open to other ideas and no, I'm not going to paddel!
Thanks,
Bigsky
Considering the Minn Kota - Endura 30 which has a 30" shaft and provides 30 lbs of thrust. I know I don't need much but is this enough? This is the smallest one I can find, they go up from there (so does the cost).
Any one use one? If so, how much thrust is enough? Give me the good, bad and ugly of sticking one of these (along with the battery) on the back of a C14. Will it get in the way? Inquiring minds what to know!
Also open to other ideas and no, I'm not going to paddel!
Thanks,
Bigsky