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MyFishFinder Tips and Techniques => Fishing Equipment => Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Float tubes => Topic started by: letsfish on Jul 18, 2011, 08:13 AM

Title: what motor for a inflatable pontoon boat ?
Post by: letsfish on Jul 18, 2011, 08:13 AM

 i have a 9 foot pontoon . i've been thinking about a motor on it has anyone tried a small motor like a 2.5 hp . i know you can put a trolling motor on it but don't want to deal with recharging the battery.

Title: Re: what motor for a inflatable pontoon boat ?
Post by: Terasec on Jul 18, 2011, 09:18 AM

Think you should be fine.
If boat is not designed for such, may want to reinforce the transom,
Should be fine with 2-5hp, but weight of motor on transom can crack it if it can't handle the weight

Title: Re: what motor for a inflatable pontoon boat ?
Post by: letsfish on Jul 18, 2011, 12:51 PM

the boat is set up for a motor . i know what your saying about weight but with a trolling motor the weight of a battery and motor have to be close to a small outboard .