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I recently picked up my 10 foot aluminum flat bottom jonboat
from home. I've had it for years and fished from it before on
local small ponds. I used a small cheap OLD jcpenney trolling
motor just because it was free, and my dad gave me an older
Deep-cycle battery (after replacing his) for power. Here's
the breakdown:
10 feet exactly in length. 45 inches across at the widest
point of the boat, 42 inches at rear of boat, and 36 inches at
front. I plan on using it in protected coves of local lakes
near boatramps, and some smaller water. I plan on carrying a
full bag of tackle, 4-6 rods, one oar, a trolling motor and a
battery, and maybe a small icechest. I'm small (140 pounds)
so stability is great for me. I tried to attach photos but
I'm not sure if they worked. If you can see in the pictures,
I usually fish in standing on the Middle "seat" as
my "deck" I put my rods to my sides, and I put my
tackle in the front to try and even out the weight. I don't
want to add anything permanent to the boat, as I can lift it
myself and carry it out of my vehicle.
My questions are:
Would a 36 pound thrust transom-mount trolling motor, with a
36" shaft push this boat around well enough? I have been
looking at the endura model by Minn Kota. They are priced
reasonably and my friend owns one that works well. I was
wondering if the 36" shaft would have any advantages over
the 30" shaft? Also would I maybe just be better off
with the 30 pound thrust?
Next is Battery selection. This is the area that I know the
least aobut. All I want from a battery would be strong long
lasting life. I was wondering what would be the best way to
do this? I was thinking of even carrying 2 smaller batteries,
any suggestions? I would like to be on a lake for 4-7 hours
of use.
thank you all so much in advance, any more questions just ask,
thank you!
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