Thursday, January 19, 2012

Electric trolling motors vs. gas trolling motor?

I have a canoe with a square stern. http://www.pelicansport.com/index.php?la鈥?/a>

I was considering a 4 hp Tohatsu/Nissan, Yamaha, Suzuki or maybe a 5 hp Honda or Tohatsu/Nissan. My dealer says in all cases, the 4 or 5 hp motors will not be able to break the hull speed barrier. The 40 or 50 lb thrust Minn Kota should be able to match the performance of the 4 hp gas engines. Is this true. Thanks.Electric trolling motors vs. gas trolling motor?
they will perform close to each other the 4 hp gas outboards might have a little more power than a 50 ft pound trolling motor. the weight of the battiers will make up for the weight of the outboard so its up to you. do you want gas or electric? remember the battiers take up extra room how much room do you have?

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