"CTC" wrote in message
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Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor).
Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a
transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or
resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass
boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget
is $1400.
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Nothing less than a 14' boat. The difference in weight is maybe 20 lbs and
the carrying capacity is a couple of hundred more. More stable, as well as
room to carry 3 and move around safely. Get a bow mount motor for it. Much
easier to steer with a puller than a pusher. Look at about $80 for the
battery. Group 30 deep cycle. and a large pounds force 12V Minn Kota
trolling motor. Check the penny saver type papers for deals, or look as you
drive around for neglected boats that the owner may take an offer on.