Trolling motor for drift boat

[bigcreekdad@aol.com]

Thinking of buying one to move through very slow sections ( ie last part of float from Parmalee to Camp Ten bridge). You think 36 lb of thruse is enough? Also, if anyone has one, what length of shaft do you recommend?

[MSteven]

My 17ft wood drift boat moves best with a 3hp bow mount Minn Kota mounted on a rear deck and heading backwards ( at least it looks that way, it's actually forwards)

That said, you may find anything form a 42 lb thrust on up will work well going downsream.
Mark

[bigcreekdad@aol.com]

Do you think a 36 would be pretty weak for any upstream run in moderate current?

[MI_STEELHEAD]

What kind of boat do you have? I have a hyde 16 low pro and in mod current I'd be surprised if you could make much of an upward run at all.

Do you have a friends motor you could borrow and try first?

Anyone know how lbs corrulate (sp) to hp?

I have a 6hp which is about as big as it will handle and that has a hard time in heavy current with my rig.

In the the world of hp....if you want to go upstream in a 16ft boat, I'd think you would need a 4 hp at a min. I am no expert though.

I thought about getting a trolling motor for hot shotting....just to hold me is position. Let us know what you find out.