[Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

[Tom Van Heule]

Well an 8 hp is like 180lbs thrust IIRC.

Most of these boats have an 8, some have a 6.  I wouldn't think a 4hp would
do much ...

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022, 10:46 AM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys,
>
> Does anyone on this list has a minimum electric outboard thrust
> recommendation or specific electric outboard recommendation? Budget matters
> but since I will be making a claim on a nice motor that is now missing, I
> have some money to play with.
>
> Thank you!
> Matt
>
> On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:17 AM Steve Bauman <sbauman369 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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
> > >
> >
>