I'm thinking of getting a new watercraft. Something faster than float tube speed, that is. The questions I have are: 1)How big of a battery would I need to power a trolling motor? and 2)How much does it cost to register a vessel? Thanks in advance.
Alright you tooners with trolling motors, need some info.
I'm thinking of getting a new watercraft. Something faster than float tube speed, that is. The questions I have are: 1)How big of a battery would I need to power a trolling motor? and 2)How much does it cost to register a vessel? Thanks in advance.
Oh sure SoCal, don't tell us what your getting dawg. I think it's 25.00 to register plus the taxes, so it depends on what you pay for your new mystery ride.As for your battery that depends on what size trolling motor you get. Soooooo, what boat? what motor? ;)
Sorry Ron dawg, but like my preferred length for a tag end on my dropshot, that is classified; confidential information.Originally Posted by Ronira
Oh sure SoCal, don't tell us what your getting dawg. I think it's 25.00 to register plus the taxes, so it depends on what you pay for your new mystery ride.... I'll be sitting above the water, it's faster than a float tube, it's not longer than the Rontoon, and I'll be able to take along all the tackle I'll need.
As for the motor, I'm thinking of maybe a 40lb. thrust like this Minn Kota:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
Although, my wife wants me to get this because of more thrust
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
What do you think? Any suggestions on batteries?
Can't wait to see the new watercraft and what you chose. ;)Sorry Ron dawg, but like my preferred length for a tag end on my dropshot, that is classified; confidential information.
As for the motor, I'm thinking of maybe a 40lb. thrust like this Minn Kota:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
Although, my wife wants me to get this because of more thrust
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
What do you think? Any suggestions on batteries?
What I think Ron is getting at is you need to look on the motor's directions to look up the amp/hour requirement on the motor before choosing a battery. That way you can purchase a battery that is for sure a bit overkill and get a nice long lasting charge on the water. Those links do not provide the current draw of the motor.. only the thrust output.
Last edited by tacklejunkie; 06-16-2008 at 02:58 AM.
Like TJ said you'll need to chose a motor first. Not longer than the rontoon and sits above the water? Maybe one of those little 8 ft tupperware boats?Sorry Ron dawg, but like my preferred length for a tag end on my dropshot, that is classified; confidential information.
As for the motor, I'm thinking of maybe a 40lb. thrust like this Minn Kota:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
Although, my wife wants me to get this because of more thrust
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_200-2-1
What do you think? Any suggestions on batteries?
Maybe something like this: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/720130119.html
Yep, something like that. I was going to buy one at BPS, but didn't want to rush into it. I saw that one on craigslist the day I went to BPS to check out the pond prowler and trolling motors.
Then I found this one today: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/723540187.html
Waiting for a reply from the seller.
I say you lowball him and bring it home for 500.
That one rocks SoCal, looks bigger than the first one. Plenty of room to stand up and fish. Like it Dawg, bet you can put a small outboard on there as well. :cool:
SoCal...
So when you getting it? I looked up the specs, you can take all you gear and have lil socal fishing with ya. Looks like a good choice.
Length: 10 foot 2 inches
Width: 4 foot 7 inches
Depth: 16.5 inches
Weight: 160 pounds
Capacity: 474 pounds
Transom height: 16 inches
HP Rating: 7 HP
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