SVT Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 I have a 12.8ft kayak, looking to outfit it with a trolling motor. What size transom would be best? 30#, 45, etc? It weighs 100lbs dry and with gear and me it's about 350lbs. Quote
Russ E Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 I have the same kayak. I have a 30 pound minn kota endura,that I strap on it occasioally. It will scoot along pretty fast with that motor. If I am using the Kayak it is usually without the motor. You have to be careful with a motor on a kayak. sharp turns at high speed, can tip you over. Quote
SVT Posted January 21, 2020 Author Posted January 21, 2020 Thanks for the response, I will be using it 99% of the time on the lake in cove, so hopefully closer to the bank. I appreciate the info. Quote
Bass Ninja Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 I have a 12T, also with a 30lb trolling motor. I could be wrong, but from what I understand, a 30lb, 45lb, 75lb, etc, will all get you about the same top speed. The higher number just gets you up to that top speed faster. Best decision I made with mine was mounting it on the stern and running cables up to the foot pegs for hands-free steering, and wiring a control box up by my seat to control the speed. Quote
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