shellback Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I again come with cap in hand seeking info. I wish to fit an electric trolling motor to my Weekender. A salt water Minn Kota seems to be the go. Searching back through the archives it seems that about 25 to 30 lbs thrust would do for docking mainly - so far so good ! The ads seem to mention 36 inch as being the smallest length/depth. measuring my boat about 27 in would do. Can the length/depth be altered or do I just run a very deep prop ??? thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellback Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I tried Frank's thumbnail method so now for something else Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnphx Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I have a 36 inch which has been too long for my small dingy rowboat/sailboat (Lil' Marauder) which has worked fine for a few years. However I had it out awhile back doing some trolling and fishing and after a few hours felt it was making my shoulder sore. So after getting back to my home with it I pulled it apart at the top and removed the switch handler and all in the head and then just cut off like 9 inches of the tube-shaft. The only issue was the tube-shaft is of like a fiberglas to it creates the fibers that you don't want getting into your hands so wear gloves. I also had to cut the wires coming up the tube to the switch head off a bit and re-terminal them as was to much to fit into the head if I didn't. All-in-all seams to be much better fit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellback Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Well thanks for your interest people - very helpful. I bit the bullet and invested in a minn kota today so have to wire up and hopefully astound the wharf watchers with our relaxed and skillfull departures and arrivals at the docks. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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