Gas motor on Canoe

[HookJaw_Brimhall]

I just purchased a Flat back canoe and would like to find a cheap gas motor (2hp-7hp) with a short shaft. Does anybody know where I could possibly find something? I live in the Ogden area. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
HookJaw
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[Flanders]

Have you tried KSL there is usualy alot of stuff like that[]
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[Smokerdog]

I'm selling a 2007 6 horse, Nissan 4-stroke, jsut upgrading to a 9.9 electric. asking $1,000.00 if your interested.
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[HookJaw_Brimhall]

Yeah, I have been looking on there everyday. I've got a about a $200 limit so something nice will be hard to find.

Sorry, can't afford that Nissan. But thanks for the offer.
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[Flanders]

Have you concidered the electric route. i know there are alot of waters that have horsepower/gas motor restrictions. that way your boat fits the power restrictions and your budget. plus if you set up your system right you would not have any trouble trolling other larger bodies of water for long periods of time. [fishin]
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[wiperhunter2]

I agree with Flanders the electric is the way to go. You should have no problem getting an used electric motor, so the only issue would be a good battery to go with it. For what you want to put it on, weight could be an issue, so the bigger gas motors might be a problem. A gas motor like the gas-n-go type would be perfect but as you have found out, a used one might be had to come by. When I had a small aluminum(12') boat I used an electric motor to fish the smaller lakes like causey, lost creek, porcupine, even Strawberry and it worked fine for up to four hours depending on the speed. A canoe would work even better because of the less water resistance. Just a thought, in case you haven't already decided to go gas only. I even have a smaller electric motor you could borrow if you want to try one.
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[HookJaw_Brimhall]

I grew up fishing out of a good friends scanoe. For years we used the electric trolling motors and we always had to take 2 batteries and by the end of the day they would both be dead. He switched to a 6hp Johnson a few years ago and it made all the difference in the world. Electric trolling motors can't control you very well in the wind while a gas motor does very well. A trolling motor plus a good deep cycle batt will cost me at least $200 and that's what I'm looking to spend on a gas motor. So I'm pretty set on getting a gas motor, but thanks for the advice anyway. They both have pros and cons, but I like having the power and control better.
Thanks for all the input []
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[wiperhunter2]

In that case try the swap meet at the motor view, my son picked up one just like you want for $40. I couldn't believe he got it so cheap and it runs good, I'm working on a 6hp evinrude that had the gears go out a few years back. I found a used one for parts, for only $25. This guy dropped it off their boat as they were taking it home and it broke the throttle and mount so it should be good for what I need I hope. My point being that you should be able to find a cheap used gas motor as long as you are not in a big hurry. Good luck, I hope you find what you need[].
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[HookJaw_Brimhall]

Great Idea!
When is the Swap Meet at the Motor View ?

There are a few on KSL that need some work for $50-$100, but I have no idea how to work on outboards. Maybe I'll pass by some pawn shops or thrift shops and see if they have anything.
Thanks,
Matt
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[wiperhunter2]

They have the swap meet the first thing sat and sun morning. I'm not sure what time it starts but I'm thinking 8am[:/]. I've seen them at pawn shops, I bet you could call them up just to save all the driving around. Good luck.
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[HookJaw_Brimhall]

Thanks []
I'll check around and see what I can find.
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[muskyhunter]

Matt, I too would go with gas because of the controll in the wind and the battery issue!! I hope you find what your looking for? It will be tough @ 200$!
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[HookJaw_Brimhall]

Thanks, I'll see what I can do. []
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