[Rhodes22-list] electric motor selection

Robert Dilk Robert.Dilk@trw.com
Tue, 05 Nov 2002 15:21:21 -0500


I am confused. If I have a 8 hp gas outboard motor, what size THRUST electric motor do you need? Is an electric trolling motor a good idea?

I guess any motor will push me out into the river, But.... 

Or what size (thrust) electric motor would be good for a Rhodes 22. Assume  I want to be able to drive the boat to 5 knots. 

Any help is much appreciated.

Bob Dilk