Trolling Motor

[cocodrieboy]

I have a 24' party barge with a less than reliable outboard on it.<br /><br />What size trolling motor (thrust) would I need to push this size party barge? I'd like to stay away from 24 volt motors; so that may limit me to the size of trolling motor.<br /><br />I'd like to get a motor that I could quickly mount to my transom.<br /><br />Any suggestions? Is it realistic to use a trolling motor as an alternate means of propulsion?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Old Jarhead]

Re: Trolling Motor

Pack your bags. You'll be moving soon... <br /><br />If I'm not mistaken (and I don't think I am) the biggest 12V trolling motor is 55#. Nowhere near enought to be use as alternative power for a 24' barge.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Trolling Motor

For something that big, I think a gas kicker would be alot better choice.

 

[cocodrieboy]

Re: Trolling Motor

What size kicker motor?<br /><br />How would this mount? It doesn't look as if there is enought room on the transom.