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Need prop advice

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On May 28, 2:31 am, sherwindu wrote:
Why not add a small electric trolling motor?

Norm Dion wrote:
I currently have a Yamaha 2.5 HP 4-stroke outboard with a 7 1/4 X 6 aluminum
prop.
The type of fishing I do ( lake trolling ) requires a very slow speed but
this particular setup, even at the
very lowest idle, provides too much forward speed for the lures I like to
use.
I'm assuming there are few options other than replacing the prop. Am I
correct, or am I missing something?
If a different prop is the answer, what would be the proper one to get me a
slower speed? What would it's specs
be, and would it fit the Yamaha hub? I'd even like to boost the RPM's up a
bit from the low-idle position.
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On smaller tiller powered boats that do not charge the battery it is
not practical to use the electric for trolling unless you have oars
cause you will run out of power pretty quickly

Really? Tell that to the tens of thousands of bass and walleye
fishermen who use deep cycle(s) for the trolling motor. I have fished
long days - in river current - with the 24V trolling motor running for
at least five hours without ever running out of power. That's why they
make trolling motors and deep cycle batteries. The on board charger is
there to power you up for the next day.

If the OP is determined to use his Yamaha, a trolling plate is something
to consider:

http://tinyurl.com/25wyk6

Dan

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