Boat motor?

Question

i just got an 14 ft aluminum fishing boat. I just want to use it to put it around a lake. i remember my dad telling me that he and my mom used to push their 24 ton sailboat while swimming. Is the sevylor how many pounds of thrust do i need to move it and what are any cheaper motors that would get the job done. I have a two stroke but i cant use it in the lakes around here.

Answer 1

Get a transom mounted electric trolling motor 50lbs of thrust or more.  You will be surprised how well it will push your boat around the lake.

Answer 2

ya, 50 pounds will move ya pretty good.  get the biggest heaviest marine deepcycle battery you can afford to go with it, and a good automatic charger with a 10 amp setting and "float charge".