[Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

[Steve Bauman]

About 2.5 years ago, I too used a trolling motor for a couple of weeks
while my gas outboard engine was being serviced.  It was maybe a 50 pound
thrust one, the largest I could buy at Walmart at that time.  I found it to
be totally inadequate, even just to get me out of our marina in mild wind.
One time, I literally sailed, making shallow tacking turns, in addition to
having the motor running full blast, to get out.  That being said, I love
the idea of changing over to a proper electric outboard, something I may do
for this coming season.

Steve
Misty Anne

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM Todd Robinson <ctrobins at outlook.com> wrote:

> I sail on Kerr Lake in NC. When my outboard failed and was going to be in
> the shop for several months I purchased a Newport L trolling motor that
> provided 62lbs of thrust. I loved how easy and quiet it was but it could
> not handle much wind. Just getting out of the marina was challenging when
> the wind was above 7 knots. It took a while for it to get traction to
> overcome the wind and I started worrying that I was not going to make it
> back to my slip much less the lake. However, after going backwards a few
> slips it dug in and I was able to get out and have a great day on the lake.
> After that, I just went out when it wasn't so windy which probably suits my
> skill level better. When it came time to get the boat out of the water, it
> did not have any trouble getting the boat onto the trailer.
>
> Outboard is repaired and will be the primary this year but I'll keep the
> Newport onboard as a backup. Paddling back when the wind dies is not fun.
> If I had the funds, I would love to switch to an electric outboard.
>
> Disclaimer, I am new to boating so I'm sure a lot of my challenges are due
> to lack of knowledge/experience.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Matt Wilson
> Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:59 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I recently had my gas powered motor stolen off my boat in storage and am
> looking for a replacement. I sail on a fairly large lake in MN.  I am
> wondering if any of you have used a normal electric motor (trolling motor)
> in sheltered water and if so, what pounds of thrust?  I am mainly using it
> for maneuvering to and from my mooring and dock.  I suppose I would
> occasionally need to get across the lake if the wind died.
>
> Many thanks,
> Matt Wilson
> Hornblower II
> White Bear Lake, MN
>