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Default Engine mount Minn Kota trolling motors.

I'd say any dory or sharpie would be a perfect match for this system.
You would have many hrs on the more efficient 24V system since it
wouldn't take much to push those hulls. I'm planing on using solar
panels to charge the batteries.

On Feb 26, 7:55*am, "John C." wrote:
They would be ideal to power something like thishttp://www.carlsondesign.com/sneakesy.html

Electric inboard with plenty of room for batteries and plenty of reserve
buoyancy.

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My first question is if anyone has used these type of trolling motors
and would they recommend them?? I'm thinking of using the RT80EM
mounted to a tiller attached to my Bank Dory.


2. Would there be a problem if I attached the unit upsidedown so as to
limit the amount of draft needed to get the motor in the water. The
manual says the cavitation plate needs to be 13" under the water for
the engine to work. I'm thinking of attaching it to a wooden
cavitation plate built into the tiller but attach it on the bottom of
the plate so as to lessen the draft required to get the props in the
water. The comapny sent me an email reply saying they only recommend
instalation as per the instructions. Anyone see a problem with what
I'm thinking of doing???????