05-19-2022, 06:06 PM
I'll put in my two cents worth. Cheap and worth it. I have been a tuber and tooner for over 60 years. For the last 30 years I have gone through several Outcast models and a couple of Scadden models. Currently fish a Scadden Escape...which is a lot smaller than what you are looking for. Both brands are generally good quality.
Not familiar with the model you mentioned, but if it meets your requirements for space, weight capacity, strength and quality then it is probably worth a try.
Motors? The standard for small electrics in the "flotation fishing" world seems to be the good old Minnkotas. However, I recently upgraded from the less expensive C2 to the slightly more spendy Enduramax. The latter has a potentiometer to regulate power output and on lower speed settings you get longer life from the battery without excess energy being expended as heat. I get almost twice the run time with the latter than the former.
Also, you will need to consider shaft length. A lot depends on the height your motor will be mounted out of the water. I started off with a 30# thrust with a 30" shaft length. Had plenty of power but the shaft was just a bit short for my mounting setup. So went to the 40# thrust more as a means to get the longer 36" shaft. Hope this helps. Good luck with your new ride.
Not familiar with the model you mentioned, but if it meets your requirements for space, weight capacity, strength and quality then it is probably worth a try.
Motors? The standard for small electrics in the "flotation fishing" world seems to be the good old Minnkotas. However, I recently upgraded from the less expensive C2 to the slightly more spendy Enduramax. The latter has a potentiometer to regulate power output and on lower speed settings you get longer life from the battery without excess energy being expended as heat. I get almost twice the run time with the latter than the former.
Also, you will need to consider shaft length. A lot depends on the height your motor will be mounted out of the water. I started off with a 30# thrust with a 30" shaft length. Had plenty of power but the shaft was just a bit short for my mounting setup. So went to the 40# thrust more as a means to get the longer 36" shaft. Hope this helps. Good luck with your new ride.