Cold feet that was a great Post!
The ballancing act and elimination of a square stern will allow me to buy a better (more comfortable canoe). The only thing that I don't like about this idea is that I won't be able to see Shallow water before I hit bottom. I wounder how deep I will need to run the shaft in order to still run fast at all speeds? I would hate to bust it on a rock!
Now as I have never had a bow mounted motor is there really that much improvement in handeling? Even on my speed boat It is in the rear. Is a front mount that much more powerfull?
I currently have a 16-7' old town that I use my 35 pounder on. I have a bracket that allows me to run th emotor on the side in the rear (taperd stern). This is a huge pain in the butt. It turns very badly and dosn't push it all that well. I only want to do this new set up once so any and all info is a great help!
I am looking to run a 14-16-5' canoe with out riggers (she is scaired
) I want to mount the battery in the front with a solar pannel. I was looking at a square stern but now am thinking maybe not. (probably will still buy one just incase) This will also see a lot of pond and small lake trolling as the power boat is more trouble than fun a times even though it runs perfect.