About Martyn Fryer Expertise Will help with any construction or outfitting questions including GRP laminating
Experience 8 years boat construction,Joinery & outfitting on discovery yachts & similar vessels from 12-55ft, 6 years Senior chief carpenter for P&0 cruises repairing GRP,joinery,upholstery,tiling,carpets & painter/polisher
Organizations Merchant Navy
Education/Credentials NVQ lvl 3
Higher national certificate in boat construction
Question I'm 18 and i bought an 11' Mercury Minnow for me and my brother to fish from. the dimensions of the boat are 11'-2" long X 46" wide x 15" high. My brother is 145 pounds and I'm 185 and well have about 20 pounds of gear. I have a trolling motor that zips the boat around like crazy. But this summer well be fishing a lake that is very large (13 miles long).
what size motor do you suggest for my boat.
Answer Hi Scott
Row it's easy & cheap!!!,Sorry!! I would go for something around 4-8Hp they are light & reasonably cheap around $150-$250(Ebay) But if you want to get to a certain position faster try before you buy & see how the boat feels most people are too eager to sell without understanding individual needs. The main facter to consider is the Trim on the boat & weight distribution its very easy to look at an engine & think it looks nice then realise its to heavy or powerfull for your boat also consider fuel storage if travelling far
Hope I helped,please ask if any probs & good luck
