05-10-2016, 10:35 PM
[#0000FF]You did not mention whether you are looking for gas or electric. But you did ask about # thrust.
If electric, anything over 30# thrust will probably serve for trolling, bottom bouncing and getting around within a reasonable area. If you plan to make long runs...or troll for extended periods of time, then increase to 40# or more and get a series 27 or 30 battery...or two.
Shaft length on the motor might be a consideration too. Depending on how high your motor mount is you may need a longer shaft. The shaft on a 30# thrust is usually 30". 36" for the 40#.
Hope you are not planning to use it for water skiing.
Knowing where you will be using it and how would make it easier to make more specific recommendations.
Ultimately, the performance you get from your motor is subject to the same factors as aerodynamics...lift, thrust and drag. How high do you float, what hangs in the water to add drag and how powerful is the motor. As a rule, a well designed pontoon has a shallow draft with little drag. But if you leave your legs in the water and have other things hanging in the water while you are under power you will get less life from your battery and slower speeds.
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If electric, anything over 30# thrust will probably serve for trolling, bottom bouncing and getting around within a reasonable area. If you plan to make long runs...or troll for extended periods of time, then increase to 40# or more and get a series 27 or 30 battery...or two.
Shaft length on the motor might be a consideration too. Depending on how high your motor mount is you may need a longer shaft. The shaft on a 30# thrust is usually 30". 36" for the 40#.
Hope you are not planning to use it for water skiing.
Knowing where you will be using it and how would make it easier to make more specific recommendations.
Ultimately, the performance you get from your motor is subject to the same factors as aerodynamics...lift, thrust and drag. How high do you float, what hangs in the water to add drag and how powerful is the motor. As a rule, a well designed pontoon has a shallow draft with little drag. But if you leave your legs in the water and have other things hanging in the water while you are under power you will get less life from your battery and slower speeds.
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