How much thrust do you need from a trolling motor on a kayak?

[keninaz]

I have decided to ad a trolling motor to my Wilderness Ride 115X. I think it would be really nice for trolling.
And it just might save my back getting back in as I already have problems there at age 68.
So how much thrust do I need? Minimal like a 30# do it?

 

[ihearth2o]

I had a 40# thrust trolling motor that moved my 14' aluminum paddle boat around just fine. where you gonna put the battery?

 

[keninaz]

I have a compartment just behind the seating position that will work fine.
I am thinking about making this a stern mount motor. More work but I think I will like it.

 

[ihearth2o]

Does the battery have to be secured down to the floor like on boats? That was always my hesitation. I just didn't want to be drilling around.

 

[keninaz]

It would depend on what you are going to use it for. Mine will be on clam little lakes. Heavier and rougher water you might want to secure it.
I see many just put them in a standard plastic milk crate with a little foam and then strap the crate down to existing tie points on the kayak.

 

[keninaz]

It would depend on what you are going to use it for. Mine will be on clam little lakes. Heavier and rougher water you might want to secure it.
I see many just put them in a standard plastic milk crate with a little foam and then strap the crate down to existing tie points on the kayak.
I just ordered my Minn Kota 30 and it will mount on the stern when I am done modifying it.