SCarolinaBass Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 I just redid a 12 foot jon boat and was trying to decide between an 8hp 4hp or 50lb thrust trolling motor. Any expert opinion? Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted July 8, 2008 Super User Posted July 8, 2008 What kind of waters will you be fishing ? Rivers, ponds, lakes ? Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted July 8, 2008 Super User Posted July 8, 2008 I have a 12' jon boat. For electric only lakes, I use a 56# thrust bow mount and a 55# thrust transom mount. For HP limited lakes, I remove the transom mount electric and put on a 9.9HP gas engine. Quote
IMPY03 Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 I also have a 12 footer with a 5hp outboard and it runs around 10 - 12 MPH with 2 people but I would much rather have an 8 - 10 hp outboard on it anyday. Quote
SCarolinaBass Posted July 10, 2008 Author Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks I was looking at a1996 mercury 9.9 hp outboard for $300. I want to use it to fish the coves of lake Murray which are pretty big but I want to be able to get to the backs of them so I will definately get some kind of trolling motor to go along with it. Quote
mallardecho Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 No less than a 25hp and a good life jacket and maybe a helmet......... Quote
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