New 1436 Jon. First real boat. Electric only?

[I.rar]

So I got a new tracker 1436 for the low price of.... Free. Only had to pay the transfer and tag. It's pretty new with some scuffs, ancient trolling motor and a relatively new 9.9 4 stroke. Also came with rod holders, seats and trailer. 

So now I'm in the predicament of weather or not I sell the 9.9 and get a big new trolling motor (50lb?) or keep it as it. This will only be used in the local canals for fishing so hauling butt isn't a priority for me. It would mostly be myself taking it out but my wife and daughter may tag along. Total weight around 400lb. 

I have very little knowledge of small motors and don't want to deal with maintenance, gas, etc... 

Can anyone who had an electric only non shed some light? 

 

Also, aside from a new battery to go with the motor, what else would I need? Curcuit breaker or fusing? Battery box? 

 

What kind of battery charger should I be looking at that would break the bank? 

 

And this last one may be a dumb question but I need to ask anyways. Could a marine battery be charged inside a house, like a spare room? I know some are spill proof and apparently don't put off any gases but I don't know. 

 

Thanks in advance! 

 

[TOXIC]

You will quickly find that a 12 volt Trolling Motor will not last you very long on that rig especially if you load it up with others.  Guys that I know who ONLY fish electric lakes have 3 that's right 3 trolling motors on their boats.  Normally 2 in back and 1 in front and these are not large lakes either about 200 acres average.  That being said, what's in it now?  A good 24 volt system may wire right up to what you have.  As for the gas motor it's a 4 stroke so there's really -0- hassle to owning and running it.  Just some basic maintenance.  If the waters you fish are HP restricted (normally 9.9) then by all means keep it.  Your trolling motor will thank you if you want/need to make a longer move.  As for chargers, it is best to match what your battery setup is.  3 batteries = 3 bank charger, 2 = 2, etc.  As for charging them in the house, I wouldn't, if you buy a portable charger you can hook it up with the batteries still in the boat and an extension cord.  

[I.rar]

 

So this is what I'm working with. It is a 1436 and not a 32. No wires ran or anything.

 

The motor is pretty clean and I have a buddy who's OK with small outboards so I could always have him help me out if needed. I just want something with as little maintenance as possible which is why I recently picked up a kayak but I couldn't turn this down. I know I'll have to maintain the trailer wheels/bearings but I could manage that. 

 

The not pictured trolling motor is a bps prowler 30lb I think. It does look rough but I was told it works.

 

As for the battery, I don't really have a covered area that I could leave it outside to charge. Just a small overhang on the back porch. Could I charge it a little at a time or do marine batts need to be on the charger until 100%?

 

Any reason to go with a Walmart Everstart over an Optima blue top? Optima yellow tops were the bees knees when I was into car audio. 

 

Do I need a battery box and circuit breaker? 

 

I apologize for the barrage or questions lol. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Angry John]

Get a good 24v trawling motor and two deep cycle batteries and be done.  This is a great reliable setup good for 100 acres or slightly above.  You will be over powered with a large trawling motor but it will give you 5 to 6 knots and will be able to buck a decent wind.  The better tm have better controls and electronic controls to save power.

[I.rar]

I wouldn't mind a single 24v trolling motor and 2 batts if I could sell the out board. Before I go any further, what could I expect to get for the 9.9 if I were to sell? I checked the Craiglist and prices seem to be all over the place. 

 

The canals down here often have higher banks so being blown around isn't too much of an issue. Maybe if I launch near a flood gate that's open but the current wouldn't be too strong anyways. 

There is a lake near the air port (blue lagoon) that I might launch at once I get a feel for the boat. I should be able to cover the entire thing without issue with just a TM. 

 

 

 

[Angry John]

Make model and year along with condition drive the price.  6-9 hundred seems to be the range without further information.