Mercury Trolling motor, what do I have?

[bob1340]

I bought a Mercury trolling motor at a Church Bazaar for $10.00. The only number I have found is a serial number 6180095. This is a tiller type motor with a 2 blade prop. It looks old, but does not appear to have a lot of use on it. The outer wires to go to the batter are shot so I removed them. I hooked up the motor to my battery and she works fine. I fully expected to toss this in the trash and call it a $10.00 donation, but being it works I will keep it.

How do I find what motor this is? How much trust ETC?
Thanks in advance Bob

 

[bob1340]

Re: Mercury Trolling motor, what do I have?

Also. It says Thruster Plus on the housing.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Mercury Trolling motor, what do I have?

It doesn't matter how much thrust it has. Put it on the boat the try it. If it works fine it has enough thrust. If it doesn't -- well -- it doesn't.

 

[bob1340]

Re: Mercury Trolling motor, what do I have?

It doesn't matter how much thrust it has. Put it on the boat the try it. If it works fine it has enough thrust. If it doesn't -- well -- it doesn't.

LOL My sentiments exactly. From what I figured out so far it's a 28 lb motor. That should push my 12' Gamefisher around just fine. I just have to figure some cheap way to mount it. The mount it has is too heavy. I just want a simple transom mount that swivels up. I can't see spending a bunch of money for a mount for a $10.00 motor!