What type of boat is this and what type of motor should I put
Old guy gave it to me and my friend for free, has a spot for a trolling motor and a main motor, what hp should I shoot for?
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8Tsfan1968 on
I have a 3.5hp Mercury 4 stroke on mine, does just fine. Hardly use it, most of the time I’m good with just the trolling motor
No_Pea4955 on
Looks similar to a pond prowler or a plastic Jon boat. I think you can go up to a 3hp outboard but a trolling motor is what I have on mine.
_fuckernaut_ on
It’s a Pond Prowler/Bass Raider. Good for 1 or 2 people on a calm pond powered by an electric trolling motor. Will not handle anything more than that. If you want to put an outboard on it, the current model on Bass Pro’s website says its rated for a 3.5hp
MaterialSystem3944 on
I would go with a four stroke, at least a 250. Probably want power trim as well
Mitchel82ndABN on
lol thought you were thinking of cutting those chains then I read the text hahahahahah
No_Currency_7017 on
I’d go with a mercury 250.
Immediate-Newt-9012 on
If it were me I’d just smack a 55lb+ trolling motor on the back and call it a day. It’s what I use on mine(similar boat) and it does just fine and it’s nice and quiet.
GregBFL on
Tiller steer 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke should push it along pretty good… Take a look on the hull to see if there’s a plate showing max power.
Deepfried_delecacy on
Honda 2.3 on the back, Jonny boats motor kit for steering, and a Minn kota 55 on the front.
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I have a 3.5hp Mercury 4 stroke on mine, does just fine. Hardly use it, most of the time I’m good with just the trolling motor
Looks similar to a pond prowler or a plastic Jon boat. I think you can go up to a 3hp outboard but a trolling motor is what I have on mine.
It’s a Pond Prowler/Bass Raider. Good for 1 or 2 people on a calm pond powered by an electric trolling motor. Will not handle anything more than that. If you want to put an outboard on it, the current model on Bass Pro’s website says its rated for a 3.5hp
I would go with a four stroke, at least a 250. Probably want power trim as well
lol thought you were thinking of cutting those chains then I read the text hahahahahah
I’d go with a mercury 250.
If it were me I’d just smack a 55lb+ trolling motor on the back and call it a day. It’s what I use on mine(similar boat) and it does just fine and it’s nice and quiet.
Tiller steer 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke should push it along pretty good… Take a look on the hull to see if there’s a plate showing max power.
Honda 2.3 on the back, Jonny boats motor kit for steering, and a Minn kota 55 on the front.