will push that 16' Gheenoe I have. Any ideas?
This video will give you an idea. Your boat is a little heavier but not enough to make much difference.
Thanks for the video. I have a 30lb thrust 112 volt Motorguide. If it works close to as well as that one did I'll be happy. It's just for putting around on the lakes and rivers. Now to find a trailer for it at a decent price.
I have a 30lb thrust 112 volt Motorguide. If it works close to as well as that one did I'll be happy.
I think you'll be happy :-)Now to find a trailer for it at a decent price.
Lots of options there. With a boat like that, you don't have to limit yourself to boat trailers. You can find a small utility trailer and build a cradle on it for your Gheenoe. Use it for your boat and/or camping as well as an all around utility trailer.
Lots of options there. With a boat like that, you don't have to limit yourself to boat trailers. You can find a small utility trailer and build a cradle on it for your Gheenoe. Use it for your boat and/or camping as well as an all around utility trailer.
That's a great idea. I'll have to check into that. I used to be a carpenter so I'm sure I could figure something out. Thanks Phil.
nice thing about canoes and even small jon boats over kayaks is you can slap a $99. trolling motor on them and when tired of paddling click forward or reverse when necessary and be on your way. I like my canoe and regret sometimes getting my kayak as the canoe is more versatile I can fish - more easily, go in shallow water, haul people , camping gear and just get around. in previous post I've made a motor mount and put on outrigger floats . my power besides a kayak paddle is a one speed vintage sears 9# thrust trolling motor that moves me along quite well surprisingly. again just me and the fact i'm old lol so much easier to get in and out of over a kayak and don't get me wrong kayaks have afforded anyone nowdays to get out on the water for little investment.I agree on all points except I don't regret having kayaks. I DO agree though that if I could have only one boat, it would be my canoe. But just remember, in many states (I don't know about Georgia), when you slap on a 9# trolling motor (didn't know they made them that small lol!) to anything that floats, you subject yourself to another layer of Govt bureaucracy. Boat registration is required in many (still don't know about Georgia) states. Which means you'll need to buy 3" high bold, block, registration numbers and keep them glued, screwed, or otherwise attached to your boat with the correct and precise spacing. And don't forget the State Decal at the precise distance from the numbers. And remember to carry your registration card with you on every trip. And don't forget to renew every year or two or three (depends on the state) and replace that decal when you renew. None of that is free of course. Granted, it's not dreadfully expensive. You pay the same for a 18' canoe with a trolling motor as a 18' bow rider with a 150hp outboardPlease forgive my sarcasm. I just get frustrated with bureaucracy in certain situations.
well I agree and though about weather or not I wanted to register it with dnr or not here if self propelled no registering but put a motor any kind and it's required I still think electric trolling motor should be exempt but then they lose money. I use my canoe for exploring but also fishing and just creeping along without having to paddle while fishing is a plus and yes it's 9# of thrust a cool little motor that weighs less than my fishing pole.
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