Electric Motor

[Iggy]

Need to buy a small electric motor, back of rented boat. So portable but strong enough for trolling for walleye.  Is 30 lbs strong enough. 16 foot boat with 2 fishermen?

Bet place to buy?

[Big Cliff]

Personally I would go with a 55 lbs thrust, don't forget you are also going to need to haul a deep cycle battery too. I know they are expensive but I would suggest a lithium iron phosphate battery because of extended range and light weight. Start by checking prices on Amazon, use those prices and reviews to narrow down your search. Hope this helps.

[Iggy]

I've got a deep cycle battery but I'm having trouble charging it. Any tips on checking if it's still a good battery would help too.

Man they are big and heavy 

I was thinking 55 would ve better but how much better. Is this enough to get you vack home if you engine ever kinked out?

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