spalms Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi all I have a 4.7mtr boat that I'm look to install an electric motor onto. Can anyone recommend a solid brand motor! Any help is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) This could help Edited November 6, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi and welcome to the site. There are 4.7 mtr boats and then there's 4.7mtr boats, is it a tinnie or a heavy glass or something in between ?. Most would say the Minn Kota of various forms would be what you want. I have a OLD Motorguide bow mount which I had on a Quintrex 4.9 jon boat that done everything I wanted it to. I now have it on a 4.3 Brooker and it still does well, but it's around 20 years old now. I just bought a Watersnake to fit on a 13 ft Dehaveland which is down Bermagui and the motor will be added on Monday when I go down. A bit more info and I'm sure members here will suggest what best will fit your needs. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spalms Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Yeah thanks guys information is a great help. Plenty of research to do now. I've got a 4.7mtr quintrex bowrider, so only fair light weight unit. Have watch other boats handle strong currents with these electric motors & it looks the smart way to go! Will look into the mounting format & possibly seek a professional to install Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Don't be talked into buying a quick release bracket IF you don't need one. By this I mean IF you store your boat in a secure location Garage behind fence etc . The quick release brackets are very good IF you need to remove the motor for any reason often. It's extra money that may not be needed. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella king Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hi Spalms I don`t think you would need anything bigger then a 55lb electric. I like Motorguide so I would suggest a 55lb Xi5 but Minn kotas are also popular. I know of people with 55lb electrics on boats up to 5metres and they have no trouble anchor locking in strong current. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Minn Kota are the go. A couple of the guys on the Coast have them and there happy. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade460 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Happy with my Minn Kota Terrova on my 4.6 Renegade. Spend the extra and get Terrova which has the built in GPS with spot lock. Have never used the anchor while out fishing, it is a god send. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 either Motor Guide or Minn Kota. You will need a 60" shaft so if you want to stick with a 12v motor (1 battery for the electric) i would go a 55lb with a 60" shaft. I have a 4.8m boat and im running a motor guide 80lb with a 60" shaft but being 80lb its a 24v motor meaning you need 2 batteries to run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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