10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

[Tims jonboat]

Just picked up an appleby 10 ft. jonboat and was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what size trolling motor i could use on it rather then a small out board which would severeley limit weight capacity which tops out at 245#
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

Actually, a 3-4 hp Johnson or Evinrude would weigh less than the trolling motor and battery. Quite a bit less, actually. It would also shove your little jon boat along pretty briskly.

They weigh about 30 lb.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

Yup, I agree with CAT, a small outboard will be lighter and move the boat faster. But, do you want/need an outboard or just going to use a troller for putting around a lake?

A 30# trolling motor will work fine on that small boat. If you get one with electronic technology (IE: Motorguide Varimax) the battery will last for a looong time,,, compared to old technology (inexpensive) 1-5 speed trolling motors, but it's going to be spendy.

 

[Tims jonboat]

Re: 10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

yep just picked it up to put around on the river and bays on Oneida Lake, thought an electris trolling motor with 30#thrust would do it.Also want to be able to use it on the Salmon river, no whitewater only calmer areas of the river. Thanks for the input

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

Keep in mind....trolling motor requires a good size battery and that is where a bunch of weight is............. You might find a small under 6 hp motor cheap on craigs list or ebay. If you intend on going new ....look at a trolling motor with new technology.

 

[5150abf]

Re: 10 ft. jon boat??? trolling motor??

I would be worried with only a troller for propulsion, especially in a river, with a gas motor you can tell exactly how much go you have left but a battery could suprise you and laeve you stranded.

Concure with the others, a good battery will weigh in at 60-80lbs with the troller being another 30ish adn a new troller worth having is in the $300-$500 range, you could pick up a small outboard for less than that.