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Chuck Bollinger
 
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Default Electric motor to power a dinghy

Jack Rye wrote:

http://www.rayeo.com/motors.htm
builds complete electric outboards 4.5 hp 48 volts

Jack


Looks beautiful, but the weight is too great. Even without the charger it would
be something like 230#.

I'm beginning to get the picture that, for practicality, the answer I am
receiving is "No".

Thanks for the reply.



"Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message
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We have a trawler and an 8' Livingston which we use as a tender.


Generally we

go back and forth to shore but occasionally will explore a small cove we


may be

anchored in.

I've been using a 4HP Johnson (2 stroke) but it is failing, as am I. I


leave it

at home but rowing a Livingston is no slice of Heaven. So I want power


again,

but more reliable and hassle-free for the limited use.

Does anyone have experience using an electric trolling motor this way?


What

kind of motor and/or battery rig did/do you use and how heavy are the


parts?

I'll appreciate hearing from experienced users. Thanks