[Malcolm Copland]

Any recommendations for an electric outboard motor ?.
Cost is not an issue, prefer a quality product.

[macleodsat11]

I did a bit of research before i bought mine, (a 12v Excursion with 46lb thrust - German Import from ebay or amazon, cant remember which) good enough for a large loch, and can still shift a 19ft Clinker against the prevailing winds and current, never let me down, but never really tested in anything stronger than gusty weather if you know what i mean.
Essentially you first need to consider the size of boat/people/weight you need to shift, but what stood out was that regardless of motor output, the battery is more critical, go for a good quality leisure battery with a high Ahr. otherwise, standard car batteries will give you about 30 mins of top end thrust before they start to die rapidly on you.

Also key is looking after the motor, they dont like weeds or stray leader, if it gets tangled in anything dont try and reverse thrust out of it, stop and remove as much of the offending material as you can, trying to motor out of it will only burn out the outboard.

happy shopping.

[Derek Roxborough]

 I have a shakespear 44lb thrust, it does every thing I want it pushes a heavy 16ft clinker boat, just dont expect it to plane, Oh and the bigger ones need a very heavy battery, that is a worth while consideration, easgach 1

[Jim Eddie]

Minn Kota are consider the "Rolls Royce" they are twice the price but if money is no object that will not antter. Also as Derek has mentioned the battery is just as important, the larger the thrust motor the shorter battery usage. You also need a leisure batter not a car battery.

I have a Diawa and have not had any problems, saying that iy has not had a lot of use.

 

Jim

[Malcolm Copland]

Thanks guys. I should have made it clearer on my original post that I am looking for recommendations and / or experiences of various manufacturers. I'm an Engineer so the technical side of things are understood.
I'm fussy and don't like buying rubbish.

Thanks again

[Jim Eddie]

This is the kind of batter you will need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XPLORER-ULTRA-DEEP-CYCLE-125AH-SEALED-LEISURE-BATTERY-/260814216862?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3cb9bd1e9e

 

Jim

[Jim Eddie]

Minn Kota review

http://marinedirectory.ybw.com/Marine_Directory/products/consumer/full_review.jsp?r_id=728&category_id=3

 

Jim

[Malcolm Copland]

Many thanks for your trouble guys

[Derek Roxborough]

I've had mine 2+ yrs with no probs, there is little to go wrong , I did lose the prop but £17 was the replacement cost, I am also an engineer and I think if you can get a look at the various makes there is little to choose from them. apart from the marine ones  they all do the same job I expect mine will out last the battery ( a Leisure one) easgach 1

[Malcolm Copland]

Given the replies I'll order a Minn Kota.

Much appreciated

Malc