Where do you mount a trolling motor on a canoe?

There are three places to put a trolling motor on a canoe. The bow, the stern, and the transom.

Can you put a trolling motor on a regular canoe?

You can put a trolling motor on a canoe. However, there are restrictions to the type and size of motor you can mount. Both electric and gas powered trolling motors can be used on a canoe though electric motors are preferred because they are lighter.

How big of a motor can you put on a canoe?

2-stroke or 4-stroke outboard motor 2-stroke or 4-stroke outboard motors can be used on canoes, but they can be a little bulky. This is the type of motor that you typically see on the back of most powerboats.

What size battery do you need for a trolling motor?

Most trolling motor batteries fail due to lack of proper charging. We suggest selecting a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery with at least a 110 amp hour rating, usually a group 27 size battery. The higher the amp hour rating, the more run time you will receive.

How long does a trolling motor battery last?

Almost 5 hours doesn’t seem too bad, but that is really a max runtime in ideal conditions. Reality is likely to be less. If the battery is old, damaged or not fully charged then you will not get the rated amp hours from it, reducing your runtime. Significant cold or hot weather will also reduce your runtime.

How much horsepower do I need for a canoe?

Hp size on a canoe depends largley on canoe size and purpose. If you run an 18′ canoe on open water with two people and little gear 2hp is fine. If you are tripping and have several days gear you will find a 2hp is underpowered especially if you find yourself traveling upstream against significant current.

Can you troll behind a canoe?

Calm conditions are a prime time to troll from a canoe, kayak or rowboat. The manual propulsion of a rowboat, canoe or kayak makes for a great trolling presentation. The surge-and-drift motion of this trolling approach gives baits a natural looking action in the water.

Can I use a car battery for my trolling motor?

Will my car battery work for my trolling motor? No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor.

How long will trolling motor run on battery?