Trolling Motor Info...

[BassBassBass]

Hi all, I am new to the board, but have been reading occasionally for a while.

I do not own a boat, but fish often, from shore or from rentals. At the time, owning a boat is not an option. Most rentals have an old noisy motor, and almost always lack a trolling motor.

I would like to purchase a trolling motor to use when I rent boats. I was wondering which model you would reccomend for a 14 foot aluminum standard rental boat and approximate cost.

Just wondering if it would be worth the time and money.

Thanks.

[1lastcast]

I would take a look at a transome mounted motor. Maybe an Endura by Minn kota or the new VaraMax by Motorguide?

No question, Once you fish with a trolling motor you will never fish without one on the boat again.

[beachburger]

A Minnkota Endura 40lb thrust is a basic transom mount and would serve you well. Costs about $200 at Canadian Tire.

HTH,
Doug

[fisher]

a 40 lb trolling motor should do the job on a 14'
you'll have to carry a good size deep cycle battery (50 to 70 lbs) to fish for the day though,

[fisher]

40 lb will do the job on a 14' boat
don't forget you'll have to carry a good size(50 to 70 lbs) deep cycle battery to last you the day.

[bigpikemike]

once ur done...its a 500 dollar investment...but a good one...i have a spare boat that im tryin to trade but anyway tell me what u pay for a rental and how much ur deposit is and i will beat the price...i have alot of quite engines to choose from and i may even put a trolling motor on it for u

[BassBassBass]

Thanks for all of the input guys. Mike, I pay about 80-120 for a boat rental for a day, but usually split with a buddy. Where is your boat located?

I think I will buy a trolling motor in the next month or so. But then I will have to cross motor noise off of my list of excuses when I get skunked