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KeithS wrote:I have also been thinking of finding a used 40-50 lb freshwater trolling motor. With a battery, that would cost about $250.00. It might also be used occasionally in saltwater, in which case I would rinse it off with fresh water.
Skippa wrote:Now that the boat is in storage, I am looking at my "To Do" list. There is a 2.5 hp outboard for sale near me at a fair price. My concern is the 15 inch shaft length. Without the opportunity for sea trials until spring I am putting this upgrade on hold. Unless !
Does any one have any experience they would like to share in regard to the small portable outboards on the market. Suzuki and Mercury are both available with 15 in shaft length.
Boat is DS11
Thanks in advance.
Kevin
KeithS wrote:I think I am leaning away from the British Seagull. I've read other forums about those, and there seems to be a love/hate relationship with those motors. The noise and the pollution they produce is a concern, especially on the lake we started sailing on this past summer.
I found an 8 to 10 years year 2 hp Evinrude with a standard shaft, that swivels 360 degrees (for reverse), with an integral gas tank for $250. I think I might go look at that.
I have also been thinking of finding a used 40-50 lb freshwater trolling motor. With a battery, that would cost about $250.00. It might also be used occasionally in saltwater, in which case I would rinse it off with fresh water.
At the moment, I'm thinking a small gas outboard might be a better choice. Once we get more experience, we might venture out to other places in eastern Virginia, where current could be a problem for a trolling motor.
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