paranoiccritic
Member
Hi All,
I'm considering putting on an electric trolling motor as an emergency backup to get me to shore in the event that I get stranded. I have an 18' Starcraft Starchief (1964), with a 1983 90HP Johnson (about 300lbs), and the hull is rated for 7 adults (though I don't expect to have more than about 4 adults on the boat at any given time). I understand the general sentiment of "bigger is better" but would a 55lb or 62lb 12v thrust get me to shore in an emergency? I frequent the rivers that feed the upper Chesapeake around Baltimore and north of there (Back river, Middle river, Bear Creek, Hawk Cove). Winds and current can be non-trivial. I have two 80 amp-hour group 27 batteries on board. The other obvious option would be to get a 24v 80lb thrust trolling motor but ... what do you all think? Thanks in advance for the advice and perspectives.
Cheers,
Fred
I'm considering putting on an electric trolling motor as an emergency backup to get me to shore in the event that I get stranded. I have an 18' Starcraft Starchief (1964), with a 1983 90HP Johnson (about 300lbs), and the hull is rated for 7 adults (though I don't expect to have more than about 4 adults on the boat at any given time). I understand the general sentiment of "bigger is better" but would a 55lb or 62lb 12v thrust get me to shore in an emergency? I frequent the rivers that feed the upper Chesapeake around Baltimore and north of there (Back river, Middle river, Bear Creek, Hawk Cove). Winds and current can be non-trivial. I have two 80 amp-hour group 27 batteries on board. The other obvious option would be to get a 24v 80lb thrust trolling motor but ... what do you all think? Thanks in advance for the advice and perspectives.
Cheers,
Fred