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- First of all you need to know the overall length and weight of your boat as this will determine what thrust motor you will need to move your boat around effectively.
- Secondly you will need to measure how far it is from the top of the gunwale (where you will be mounting the motor) to the water line as this will give you the shaft length required.
AS A GENERAL RULE OF THUMB - Boats 4.5m and under - 30-50lb thrust Boats over 4.5m - 50-80lb thrust
Expert Tip
A 100 A/H deep cycle battery should be more than enough for a full day out on the water.