saltydog wrote:
An electric motor weighs about 20+ pounds, and requires at least 1 60 pound
battery to operate.

I can use the battery weight low and forward for trim when I'm solo..

That gives you two hours of operation before you need to
start looking for an electrical outlet.

That'll work. That's two fewer hours of paddling than I'd be doing
without it.

My 3.5 hp outboard with a "neutral/forward" transmission weighs 29 pounds.

That weight is impressive. But isn't that a two stroke? I'm thinkin'
the new o/b's (4 stroke) would be more than that.
But my main attraction to electric is silence. Even more quiet than a
paddle. That matters in a dead silent swamp when you're sneakin' up on
wildlife with a camera. Or sneakin' up on fish for that matter. I see
your point though. And for the purpose of pushing the boat without the
other considerations, it does make more sense.

Rick