Has anyone out there tried using a small electric trolling motor on an h26? I was thinking of picking up a cheap 1 - 2hp for an emergency back-up...just enough to get back and be able to maneuver in the marina in case the outboard fails. I have electric start for my outboard so connecting it up would be simple enough and I think it would store nicely in the aft battery storage area. Dumb idea?
TROLLING MOTOR
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Get a grip!
I don't think you would get enough HP to overcome any adverse current or opposing wind. And clearly couldn't fire it off to get out of the way of tonnage in a hurry at <6kts. The 26 has great windage, besides you never have enough DC even with out the trolling motor. Get real.. Go for a gas gossling 9.9 bored out to a 15HP with a DC charger.. and have fun. If your lucky you might run a 6 gal tank through it in a season. It's a sailboat! Bob in NH H26
I don't think you would get enough HP to overcome any adverse current or opposing wind. And clearly couldn't fire it off to get out of the way of tonnage in a hurry at <6kts. The 26 has great windage, besides you never have enough DC even with out the trolling motor. Get real.. Go for a gas gossling 9.9 bored out to a 15HP with a DC charger.. and have fun. If your lucky you might run a 6 gal tank through it in a season. It's a sailboat! Bob in NH H26
Maybe for you
I think it's not a bad idea. Depends on the price. If you pick one up used at a yard sale (I've seen them go as low as $25), it would be great around the marina. I only have a 7.5 hp on my Hunter 25, and that can still move me around the marina pretty quick at idle. I'm not totaly familiar with trolling motors, but I believe they run on 24v. Not the same as your boat. But in any type of a current, wind, or emergency situation it's not going to do squat. And it won't last very long either. I have two main marinas I come in and out of. One has a long channel and a trolling motor would be dead half way through, the other is in a strong current section of the Deleware River. Wouldn't work for me but might for you. I am considering getting one of those foldable gas 3-4 hp motors to keep as a backup.
I think it's not a bad idea. Depends on the price. If you pick one up used at a yard sale (I've seen them go as low as $25), it would be great around the marina. I only have a 7.5 hp on my Hunter 25, and that can still move me around the marina pretty quick at idle. I'm not totaly familiar with trolling motors, but I believe they run on 24v. Not the same as your boat. But in any type of a current, wind, or emergency situation it's not going to do squat. And it won't last very long either. I have two main marinas I come in and out of. One has a long channel and a trolling motor would be dead half way through, the other is in a strong current section of the Deleware River. Wouldn't work for me but might for you. I am considering getting one of those foldable gas 3-4 hp motors to keep as a backup.
Don't do it!
I have tried a 36 pound thrust minn. on my Buccaneer 18 last year and I never felt comfortable. If there was any wind at all the boat would not make headway. Ended up being blown into the rocks once, and had to get towed on another occasion. Keep in mind that was an 18 foot, low-profile boat!
I have tried a 36 pound thrust minn. on my Buccaneer 18 last year and I never felt comfortable. If there was any wind at all the boat would not make headway. Ended up being blown into the rocks once, and had to get towed on another occasion. Keep in mind that was an 18 foot, low-profile boat!
All Great Minds Think Alike!
Although I have a 2002 Honda 9.9 Four Cycle I have also been concerned about getting up the approximately 1,000 feet of my canal in the event of a motor failure. I have attached a photo of my backup plan. It is not electric but a 2 cycle "Cruise N' Carry" gas engine which puts out 1.5HP and weighs 12lbs. We have also found it useful for mixing drinks. Regards, Bob Fliegel
Although I have a 2002 Honda 9.9 Four Cycle I have also been concerned about getting up the approximately 1,000 feet of my canal in the event of a motor failure. I have attached a photo of my backup plan. It is not electric but a 2 cycle "Cruise N' Carry" gas engine which puts out 1.5HP and weighs 12lbs. We have also found it useful for mixing drinks. Regards, Bob Fliegel
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Bob Fliegel - We had the same idea
Hi Bob, You are right about "great minds." We thought of installing our electric trolling motor somehow. Your box is a great idea. Have you tried it besides for drinks? Where did you get it? We though it would be great for no-wind quiet cruising or a backup at the ramp. We're planning to trailer to Long Island again this summer. We'll be at Nassau Point the last week in July and first week of August. Hope we can get together. I'd love to show you our trailer and boat. Hope we can see your's too. Nils Anderson Godspeed
Hi Bob, You are right about "great minds." We thought of installing our electric trolling motor somehow. Your box is a great idea. Have you tried it besides for drinks? Where did you get it? We though it would be great for no-wind quiet cruising or a backup at the ramp. We're planning to trailer to Long Island again this summer. We'll be at Nassau Point the last week in July and first week of August. Hope we can get together. I'd love to show you our trailer and boat. Hope we can see your's too. Nils Anderson Godspeed
Cruise and Carry
You can forget the no wind quiet cruising if you use a Cruise and Carry. At full throttle it sounds like a 500 lb bumble bee with an attitude. It should move a boat in an emergency though.
You can forget the no wind quiet cruising if you use a Cruise and Carry. At full throttle it sounds like a 500 lb bumble bee with an attitude. It should move a boat in an emergency though.
Nils, Looking Forward To Seeing You!
Hi Nils, "Joy Sea" and I are looking forward to your visit. I just wanted to mention a few things and, hopefully, give you a few ideas. First, the Around Long Island Regatta (www.alir.org) is taking place July 29 to August 1, 2004. You may want to take a look at this. "Joy Sea", unfortunatly, is not up to the challenge, but I wouldn't mind crewing for you! Secondly, consider putting your boat in the western end of the Great South Bay, in the town of Massapequa, and sailing out to your original destination. The sail is all inland, protected waters and, since my boat is in Massapequa and I will be sailing out to see you, we could sail out together. The Great South Bay is a great place and, while you are on the Island, I would like to make sure you see all that you can. You can even make this trip more exciting by sailing out the "Jones Inlet" into the North Atlantic for about 35 miles and enter the Peconic Bay through the "Shinnecock Inlet". Thirdly, I want to make sure you see NYC. I am at a loss since I do not know how much you know of, or have seen of NYC. I really do want to make sure that you "get the complete tour". My email is "rpfcpa@yahoo.com". Please email me and we can make plans. Regards, Bob
Hi Nils, "Joy Sea" and I are looking forward to your visit. I just wanted to mention a few things and, hopefully, give you a few ideas. First, the Around Long Island Regatta (www.alir.org) is taking place July 29 to August 1, 2004. You may want to take a look at this. "Joy Sea", unfortunatly, is not up to the challenge, but I wouldn't mind crewing for you! Secondly, consider putting your boat in the western end of the Great South Bay, in the town of Massapequa, and sailing out to your original destination. The sail is all inland, protected waters and, since my boat is in Massapequa and I will be sailing out to see you, we could sail out together. The Great South Bay is a great place and, while you are on the Island, I would like to make sure you see all that you can. You can even make this trip more exciting by sailing out the "Jones Inlet" into the North Atlantic for about 35 miles and enter the Peconic Bay through the "Shinnecock Inlet". Thirdly, I want to make sure you see NYC. I am at a loss since I do not know how much you know of, or have seen of NYC. I really do want to make sure that you "get the complete tour". My email is "rpfcpa@yahoo.com". Please email me and we can make plans. Regards, Bob
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