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Budget Solution - Electric motor instead of
gasoline. Save over a thousand of
dollars by using Electric
Trolling motor with Saturn inflatable boats instead of
gasoline outboard motor. Electric motors are environmentally friendly
and therefore allowed on many small lakes that are off-limit for
gas engines. Trolling motor is great for fishing on
a lake, river or bay. Electric Trolling motor provide acceptable
speed and can run for several hours depending on speed and
battery capacity. It will not fly your boat, buy electric motor will move
boat nicely and quietly. Approximate speed for 30 lbs motor
installed on SD330 boat as tested below was around 5 mph.
| 11' SD330
running with 30 LBS Thrust Trolling Motor. SD260 and SD290
will run even faster. |
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| Minn Kota 30 Trolling Motor |
Run 1 hr. with small battery |
Great for fishing |
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| Environmentally friendly |
Whole package around $200! |
Move nicely and quietly |
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| Motor Close up |
Video Clip: Riding |
Ride while standing |
Prices for electric trolling motor start an
only $94 for 30 LB Thrust Minn Kota Electric Trolling motor.
Electric motors are available at such retailers as Bass Shop Pro,
Kmart, Outdoor World, Wal-Mart, Sports Authority, etc. Click
Here to compare prices for Minn Kota electric motors
on-line.
To use Electric Trolling motor you will
need Deep Cycle Battery and Battery Charger. Battery meter is also recommended to check for
remaining juice in your battery while on a water. Deep Cycle
battery cost anywhere from $50 to $120 for top of the line.
Charger cost around $20 to $60. Battery meter can be purchased
for $14 in local K-Mart store. If large battery is too heavy to
carry by hand, you can purchase a small folding baggage cart at K-Mart for round
$20.
Electric Trolling motors come in different
thrust powers. The more power of thrust, the faster boat will go,
but more battery power will be drained. Also for salt water it
is recommended to use Salt Water ready motor. Otherwise you will
have to clean Fresh Water motor with a fresh water after each
use in salt water in order to avoid corrosion.
| Electric
Motor Minn
KotaŽ Riptide Saltwater Transom-Mount Trolling
Motors 40 LBS THRUST 12 VOLT. Trolling motor will provide
moderate speed for SD260, SD290 and
SD330. Great for fishing on a lake, bay or canal.
Great economy alternative to regular outboard
motor.
Only $299 at www.BassPro.com. |

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