Swampfishing Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I was giving a Jon boat about 9 foot long. I have no outboard for it, but I do have a 50LB Min Kota for it, would this be enough to push me around small ponds and swamsp? I am not looking to break any speed records, just enjoy a nice day in the swamp. Quote
Bass Hammer Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Absolutely. My buddy has one that we use for small ponds or electric only lakes. 50 lb. will move you great. Hammer Quote
texasbass1 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 It should serve you real well. My dad has a 14' V hull with a 45 lb TM and it moves him around real good. Good luck Quote
Super User flechero Posted November 9, 2005 Super User Posted November 9, 2005 Your motor is plenty! My first boat was a 12' Lowe jon boat, my first motor was 20 lb thrust and it worked fine... eventually I upgraded (several times due to theft of trolling motors > ) I ended up with a 40lb thrust and it was awesome. I think you'll be surprised at how good it goes. Just be sure you have a GOOD battery and it is fully charged before each trip... paddling bites!!!! (trust me!) Quote
Axis Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Just as flechero said, make SURE you have a charged battery. It is awful seeing your destination from afar, and knowing you have to paddle 2 hours to get there, trust me Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Not sure if you are the person that emailed me but if you are, sorry I didn't reply, my inbox is messed up, won't let me reply. I have a 55 on a heavy 12 ft jon and it pushes it fine. I am upping it to the 82 but only because I'm just greedy and want to be able to cover more water on each trip Quote
Flatfish Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The only problem I see is it might be to fast to work along a bank on even the slowest speed without constantly reaching to turn it on and off. Might want to look for a foot operated switch for it. Sorry I don't have a link for one, but I bet someone on here has one. Quote
Swampfishing Posted November 9, 2005 Author Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks for all the replies, I don't have a battery yet so I am going to go for the biggest one I can get, and maybe a cheap second one just in case. Now all I have to do is get it registerd, it has been in the back of this guys house for 7 years. No title or nothing, hopefully S.C. won't give me to hard of a time, I have a notarized bill of sale. Quote
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