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will a 17trust motor push my 12' john boat ok

a 17 lb thrust tmotor?

I didnt even know they made em that small..

i would say..

no wind,no one in it, no current.. it would be fine

My dad and I used a 17# Minn Kota for many years on his 12' Jon for pond fishing. It will get you there and back, just don't expect much speed (for a trolling motor). By the way, we were both over 200 lbs.

goofyonehasu said:

will a 17trust motor push my 12' john boat ok

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Its ok if you are not traveling against current or against the wind. In either of those cases, you may just sit put. Honestly I wouldn't use it as my primary propulsion on anything more then a pond or very small lake.

30ft lb trolling motors are available new for $100, or--you could keep an eye on craigslist or rummage sales for a cheap 3-5hp outboard--unless you fish electric only Should be able to find one in running condition for $100 or less, that's what I would do in a pinch. A lot more power, less weight (when you factor the battery) and will run all day on $10 worth of gas.

Um no. Spend the money and get Atleast a 36

i got it out on water today if i didnt have a paddle i would steel be there its got no power
a friend give me the motor, so i tried it out your right 17 lb trust just ant going to work
i will keep looking i am on a tight budget

i have a 30 lb trust motor but is a bow rig you dont stand up much in a 12'john boat
maybe i can tread it for a stern motor

Canoeman said:

a 17 lb thrust tmotor?

I didnt even know they made em that small..

i would say..

no wind,no one in it, no current.. it would be fine

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Back in the 70's and 80's they made them as small as 8lb thrust. But like lot's of other things bigger was better and now I think 30lb thrust is the smallest. I agree if your on a pond or small lake it will do the job. If it is only for fishing and you have a gas motor for getting from point A to point B it should be fine unless you get into some strong current.

Currently using a 30lb thrust Transom mount and it moves my 14ft jon with 3 people easily. Of course i use the 15hp Merc outboard to get from A to B. Total weight in the boat (including motor etc) is close to 600 lbs

thanks to all of you for you info i will just have to get another motor or try to tread the bow motor to someone
but thanks anyway
Lewis smith

i have a bow motor that is 24lb trust can i take the 17 lb trust motor off and put the 24lb trust on it

i realy dont know what i am doing this is my first boat i need to get out as cheap as i can some help please

i cnt see a reason why you cant swap the 17 for the 24.