Does anyone use an electric trolling motor as a backup for their outboard? I'm interested in recommendations.
Trolling motor for backup?
- Thread starter patbratton
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I went straight to an electric outboard to get rid of my starting anxiety with the previous Honda 5hp. The Epropulsion Spirit+ - 3hp equivalent - works just fine for my situation. But I do get range anxiety - with a full battery I can go 12+ miles at 4kts. Having a 3 gal external tank for the gas outboard meant no range worries, but I couldn't depend on starting the thing when I need it.
But my boat is smaller and less freeboard, and therefore less affected by wind.
Fred W
Stuart Mariner #4133 Sweet P
But my boat is smaller and less freeboard, and therefore less affected by wind.
Fred W
Stuart Mariner #4133 Sweet P