Joeyd Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Hi ive got a 17ft fiberglass boat and was wondering if any one could give me some advice on a auxiliary motor I wanted to know what size would you guys recomend hp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I have a 17' 2" Pongrass waverider and use a 15 hp Johnson 2 stroke for a 2nd motor. Pretty slow going but it would get me home if the main motor carked it. You need to have the 2nd motor mounted so it's easy to use and make sure IF you have it on a auxiliary bracket that the bracket is rated to your HP . Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks frank ill be mounting it on a bracket Thought i could get away with a smaller hp motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) You hardly see auxiliary motors these days, I guess there's so many boats around it's unlikely you will be stranded alone. Don't skimp on the HP, little 6+8 HP will barely make headway in good conditions, let alone with some wind and chop, also make sure it will actually reach deep enough in the water when in use, and start and run it regularly. Edited January 26, 2020 by noelm Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks for your advice noel!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the diver Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Nice looking boat. Helps if both motors run on the same fuel mix or carry a container of oil on board and a spare complete fuel line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, noelm said: You hardly see auxiliary motors these days, I guess there's so many boats around it's unlikely you will be stranded alone. Its still the law I believe to have a second means of propulsion(oars or motor) in vessels under 6mtrs, still Im not sure why nsw rms state vessels over 6mtrs should just consider it 🤨 Would an electric motor be suitable here instead of a petrol motor?? That way you could fit something like a Minkota & use it for both fishing & meet the needs of the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks kingie Never thought a electric motor would be powerful enough to get the boat back to the ramp in case the orginal motor fails Whats your thoughts on a electric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks kingie Never thought a electric motor would be powerful enough to get the boat back to the ramp in case the orginal motor fails Whats your thoughts on a electric 54lbs water snake electric motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joeyd said: Never thought a electric motor would be powerful enough to get the boat back to the ramp Im not saying it is in all cases!! Im just saying its a second method of propulsion. If I was 10NM offshore I would not want to rely on an electric trolling motor. If I am in a bay or estuary then I am sure they are more than capable of getting you to a shore. Ive never had an electric so cant comment on performance but if I add one to my tinny I can then take the oars out 😁 Edited January 26, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back cruncher Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hi all...how far will a battery get you would be my concern with electric motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Great i only fish botany bay pretty much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, back cruncher said: Hi all...how far will a battery get you would be my concern with electric motors. Comes down to amp hours capacity of the battery & what the draw/output of what the motor is. There are plenty of calculators out their. Like in the recent VSR thread if your going to install a 12V motor then you need to have a Aux battery & charging system essential. Edited January 26, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks back cruncher ill check out about the battery good thought thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, kingie chaser said: Comes down to amp hours capacity of the battery & what the draw/output of what the motor is. There are plenty of calculators out their. Like in the recent VSR thread if your going to install a 12V motor then you need to have a Aux battery & charging system essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Im running 2x 12v marine century batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade460 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Boats under 6m are required to carry paddles or oars unless a second form of propulsion is fitted. Not going to get very far with a paddle. Of you were to go down the electric motor route 54lb's would be the bare minimum for your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 For the bay a 9.9hp would push the boat along OK but any wave motion and the boat would struggle to make way against it. Electric would be almost useless other than trolling in calm conditions. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks renegade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 I really only go out in calm conditions and its just in case my outboard fails as a back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfishbig Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 28 minutes ago, Joeyd said: Great i only fish botany bay pretty much lol I'm not sure if an auxiliary is really necessary in that case. If you are going outside then it's worthwhile. As others have said go for 15 hp. You might make do with a 10 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 So stay away fron the water snake electric to get me back to the ramp in the bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfishbig Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Joeyd said: So stay away fron the water snake electric to get me back to the ramp in the bay? It's a big bay. The electric might not get you back, especially against wind and waves.. I'd only get one if you needed it for fishing and yours is really not that style of boat. There is not much risk in anchoring up and waiting for the Coastguard to come and get you in enclosed waters.. I'd invest in a two way radio. Though by all means if it makes you more comfortable to be able to help yourself then invest in an auxiliary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Ive got a 2 way think ill give the electric a miss then If any1 is selling a 10 to 15hp let me know guys thanks for all your help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 For fishing in the bay, I would give an auxiliary a miss, get a paddle or some oars (both useless really) and just enjoy your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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