Do not scrimp on your trolling motor. A lot of guys will tell you that you
should spend your money on your outboard, but even on a ten mile run upriver
a few extra ponies under the cowling will only make an extra couple minutes
of fishing time. A serious high power trolling motor with a variable speed
control will make the difference between fishing and swearing in a lot of
conditions. Scrimp and save on everythign else, but sink every saved penny
into the best trolling motor you can get.

I run a 65LB 5 speed on my Whacko, and its not bad, but I wish I had gone
with a variable speed motor instead. The ease of fine speed adjustment with
a good variable speed will really make a huge difference in your frustration
level. I plan to take the 74 LB variable speed off my big boat and put it on
the Whacko (Waco for this who didn't know this) when I get a 100+ for the
big boat.

Seems like I am really harping on the trolling motor, but its important.
You will spend more time and put a lot more hours on that little electric
than you will on your big gas motor. If you fish a river system or a lake
with strong tributaries you will still find yourself wishing you had a
bigger trolling motor. Get caught out on a windy day fishing wind blown
points and mudlines and you really start to appreciate how much that little
electric will do for you.

P.S. I happen to agree with those guys who say buy the biggest gas motor
your boat can handle, but if I was pinching pennies I'ld make sure I had a
brute of a trolling motor first.

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"Joshuall" wrote in message
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Henry,
Many years ago I converted one . . . well sorta. In any event I
mentioned one hazard to keep an eye on as you do convert a few months ago.
I
installed seats incorrectly and thinking sitting up off the bench seat of
the jon boat was cool soon found myself cooling off in a local lake. Just
make sure seats are mounted flush and sturdy. And keep a close eye on the
capacity of the boat to begin with and the water line outside it. You can
add to much to a small craft and make it less than seaworthy. I did just
that. g.

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