Motorized Canoes

[Steve in Idaho]

Haven't ever put a motor on a canoe here. If I want to do that, I'd have to title and license the canoe and maintain that registration for the life of the boat. Not really excited about that idea. There is a Grumman Sport Boat with trailer for sale locally that appears to be in perfect condition. It's tempting since it would be a great fishing boat, but his price is higher than I think it should be. ($4k)

 

[Keeled Over]

Years ago I clamped a 36 lb thrust electric trolling motor to the stern on my We-no-nah Jensen. It moved right along but the trolling battery was as heavy as the canoe and the hassle of carrying it all and setting it up just wasn't worth it. I think I used it about 3 times and went back to paddling.

The batteries have changed Gamma - in a good way. Much lighter now. And 36 on that Jensen should do very nicely. Problem is they cost a bunch.

 

[Keeled Over]

Haven't ever put a motor on a canoe here. If I want to do that, I'd have to title and license the canoe and maintain that registration for the life of the boat. Not really excited about that idea. There is a Grumman Sport Boat with trailer for sale locally that appears to be in perfect condition. It's tempting since it would be a great fishing boat, but his price is higher than I think it should be. ($4k)

Marathon boat is not too far from me and I have been watching for a good used one for YEARS. Perfect steelhead craft for the midwest. I have never come across one that I thought provided good value. Either beat up and asking too much, or not beat up and asking waaayyy too much. At the price for a good used one I figured I might as well just buy new.