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In reply to Post #34
Yeah not on any Goliath lakes. 60 acre lake potentially a 90 in the future with a medium barrow load of gear. Also will use it to have a leisurely stroll down a river with the mrs. Be ok for that?
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In reply to Post #33
Depends where you’ll use it. You’d be fine on any lake in this country.
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Is a 40lb thrust too weak for a 2.7m inflatable?
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In reply to Post #31
Thank you for getting back to me, appreciated. Yeah, just some decent improvement is what I’m after... I use a similar technique in gathering a bit of speed and then lifting the motor at the last second to “freewheel” through... Can be such a pain at times and obviously leaning off the back of the boat to clear it isn’t the best... Be nice to just go through at a slower speed as it’s more stealthy, plus you miss less... Oars are great when it’s flat but not so easy in a big blow when loaded with kit...
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In reply to Post #30
I think I paid about £50 in The Tackle Box. It makes a big difference, but it’s not magic! 40 yards through thick weed is a big ask. It works better if you go flat out and with a bit of pace behind you you’d probably get through.
Travelling 40 yards I would just look for a route round where the weed is thinner. If it’s really that thick I lift the prop, stand towards the front and use an oar to paddle. You see the holes better at the leisurely speed too.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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In reply to Post #24
I'll have a look, that's not far off being half the weight of the raptor!
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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.
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In reply to Post #22
Thanks👌
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Just type in
(Dinghy transom wheels) in google 👍
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In reply to Post #20
Do you have a link?👍
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