In reply to Post #15
68lb would be a good to have some muscle, but I assume you want more than an hour running time? I used a 54lb Endura Max a few months back while trolling for pike and kept it in 'fourth gear' for four hours on a 110 amp, with two guys (180 kg total) in a heavy iron boat. Eventually I stayed safe and didn't discharge it further, but it still had plenty left when I switched batteries. That's a big difference with bigger engines.
If you're going to be using it on French commercial lakes and in the UK though, why would you buy the 300 X-wide? I tried lifting it on a show recently and nearly broke my spine. It's 60+ KG's. Might as well buy a regular 2.5 or 4HP outboard with that if you have the storage, transport and muscle for it. Will save you a lot of hassle with charging and carrying batteries too.
68lb would be a good to have some muscle, but I assume you want more than an hour running time? I used a 54lb Endura Max a few months back while trolling for pike and kept it in 'fourth gear' for four hours on a 110 amp, with two guys (180 kg total) in a heavy iron boat. Eventually I stayed safe and didn't discharge it further, but it still had plenty left when I switched batteries. That's a big difference with bigger engines.
If you're going to be using it on French commercial lakes and in the UK though, why would you buy the 300 X-wide? I tried lifting it on a show recently and nearly broke my spine. It's 60+ KG's. Might as well buy a regular 2.5 or 4HP outboard with that if you have the storage, transport and muscle for it. Will save you a lot of hassle with charging and carrying batteries too.
In reply to Post #16
I'm planning on fishing a large public water in the uk and hope to fish some on the continent, thought this would be the best size regarding fitting all my tackle in and being safe and stable at the same time. I'm definitely looking for advice, is it a bit big for dropping rig's out? And I guess the trade off is between size/weight of the boat and battery drain. Does it make more sense to use a 55lbft motor with a smaller boat or this size boat with the 55lbft or go to 24v ? Hoping to get it right first time😂
I'm planning on fishing a large public water in the uk and hope to fish some on the continent, thought this would be the best size regarding fitting all my tackle in and being safe and stable at the same time. I'm definitely looking for advice, is it a bit big for dropping rig's out? And I guess the trade off is between size/weight of the boat and battery drain. Does it make more sense to use a 55lbft motor with a smaller boat or this size boat with the 55lbft or go to 24v ? Hoping to get it right first time😂
In reply to Post #17
I use a 2.7m raptor wide on big public venues in France. That is ample. Like the other guy said, bloody heavy these things are. I have a 4hp Yamaha and a Minn Kota 55lb to run it. 100ah loungebox is my batt of choice. I can get a week out on that batt on Le Lot so these batts are worth looking at. When thinking about all the kit you need you also need to think about how easy it will be be to get it down to the bank and in the lake etc.
I use a 2.7m raptor wide on big public venues in France. That is ample. Like the other guy said, bloody heavy these things are. I have a 4hp Yamaha and a Minn Kota 55lb to run it. 100ah loungebox is my batt of choice. I can get a week out on that batt on Le Lot so these batts are worth looking at. When thinking about all the kit you need you also need to think about how easy it will be be to get it down to the bank and in the lake etc.
In reply to Post #18
Thanks, sound advice from real world experience, just what I was after to help me make my decisions👍
Thanks, sound advice from real world experience, just what I was after to help me make my decisions👍
You can buy the wheels that go on the transom to help with the moving about to the bank 👍
In reply to Post #20
Do you have a link?👍
Do you have a link?👍
Just type in
(Dinghy transom wheels) in google 👍
(Dinghy transom wheels) in google 👍
In reply to Post #22
Thanks👌
Thanks👌
In reply to Post #19
Have you ever checked those boats proline makes btw? I have a Raptor myself, but I'm kind of jealous of how lightweight they are. Apparently they're great quality as well and the 2.7m version weighs only 34 kgs, which is about the maximum you can somewhat conveniently lift by yourself.
Have you ever checked those boats proline makes btw? I have a Raptor myself, but I'm kind of jealous of how lightweight they are. Apparently they're great quality as well and the 2.7m version weighs only 34 kgs, which is about the maximum you can somewhat conveniently lift by yourself.
In reply to Post #24
I'll have a look, that's not far off being half the weight of the raptor!
I'll have a look, that's not far off being half the weight of the raptor!
Hi All, need some advice on outbaord. I need an eleteic one to push a dingy bic 425, about 2.50m on lakes 100 achers to 140.
Been looking a power and very confused. So apart from the lithium models. Which woikd you recceomd. I've looked at bison, yamaha, fox, rhino. I think I need about 55-65lbs thrust, if so battery am I tight in thinking I need highest I csn get 12v 150 for 2 -3 days fishing. Appreciate any help thanks.
Been looking a power and very confused. So apart from the lithium models. Which woikd you recceomd. I've looked at bison, yamaha, fox, rhino. I think I need about 55-65lbs thrust, if so battery am I tight in thinking I need highest I csn get 12v 150 for 2 -3 days fishing. Appreciate any help thanks.
In reply to Post #26
I use a 55lb Bison with a 100ah LifePo4. Easily good for 3/4 days and I run the echo off it too.
If the water is weedy a Minn Kota weedless wedge prop is well worth the money. Mine didn't fit perfectly out the box but a bit of Dremel and it's spot on.
I use a 55lb Bison with a 100ah LifePo4. Easily good for 3/4 days and I run the echo off it too.
If the water is weedy a Minn Kota weedless wedge prop is well worth the money. Mine didn't fit perfectly out the box but a bit of Dremel and it's spot on.
In reply to Post #26
I have a Yamaha outboard which is a Minn Kota rebranded has it wrote all over it, mine will last all week had it probably 12 years great bit of kit will find out what model later
I have a Yamaha outboard which is a Minn Kota rebranded has it wrote all over it, mine will last all week had it probably 12 years great bit of kit will find out what model later
In reply to Post #26
Have a look at an e propulsion
Bit expensive but lightweight and last for ages
No external battery or leads to trip over so more space in the boat
If I sell my petrol auxiliary outboards I'm going to buy one for my boat.
Have a look at an e propulsion
Bit expensive but lightweight and last for ages
No external battery or leads to trip over so more space in the boat
If I sell my petrol auxiliary outboards I'm going to buy one for my boat.
In reply to Post #27
How effective is the weedless wedge please? Just watched a review on YouTube and they do look good. Will they keep you moving through 20-30-40yd sections of weed? Lifting the prop all the time to clear it is a right pain in the ‘arris!
How effective is the weedless wedge please? Just watched a review on YouTube and they do look good. Will they keep you moving through 20-30-40yd sections of weed? Lifting the prop all the time to clear it is a right pain in the ‘arris!