"C.West" wrote in message
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I'm contemplating adding a trolling motor to my Bayliner model 1954. I
can't decide which to use between a 4-cycle kicker (5 HP) or a electric
bow mounted minn kota. Any thoughts??? Boat weighs approx 2000lbs, use is
mostly inland lakes.

Thanks for cogent comments!!

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Minn Kota bow mount. Much more versatile. If you get the Auto Pilot, you
can steer from anywhere in the boat, and is good for fishing along and
amoung structure. Plus it trolls well for trout and walleye and lake
salmon. Probably a better trolling motor regards speed than an outboard.
Probably the same total weight with 2 batteries but is placed better in a
19' boat.