I am considering purchasing a used 18 foot pontoon with a 40 HP gas engine, the problem is I live on a lake that prohibits gas engines so I will need to purchase an electric engine, I need to know what size I should purchase, I believe the pontoon seats 6 and adults will be the primary users. Also is it difficult to wire the electric engine so I can steer, etc???? Thanks for and assistance.
You would wnat a Torqueedo, it is an electric outboard, I have seen one in the box but never on a boat but I would imagine they make it pretty easy to get it hooked up and running.
i have never seen one, battery looks a little small.
i think i would go with a bow mounted, wireless controlled trolling motor. i have the WP 45 on my 20 footer, but if it is the only power i would want the WP 75.
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I have a 55# Minnkota Power Drive V2 on the front of my 18 footer and it works very well. I suspect you are on a fairly small body of water so perhaps a couple of large capacity deep cycle batteries would work ok to get you around the lake. However, if you are on a bigger body of water, electric power is going to be an issue. Check with others on the lake and see what they are using.
What size electric motor for 18 ft pontoon
Re: What size electric motor for 18 ft pontoon
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