11-01-2017, 07:02 PM
Hi toon. I have been motoring pontoons for a very long time. I have had several boats as well.
(Mach, I have no idea what boat troller has but the Andreason is a rowable boat and does so quite easy. The frame puts the oars up higher and out of the leg area unlike the boat mounted Renagade. AWESOME boat)
As for motor, first thing I notice is you are relying on the motor to push you like a regular boat. It looses so much power not to mention steering.
Turn the head around on the motor and let it pull you. Steer with your feet/fins. OR drag your oars in holder tapping them to turn.
I ran a 36 on a 10'6" pontoon for years.
I would not recommend a gas motor over 4 HP on a small pontoon, specially a 4 stroke.
I use a 9 hp on a 14' Zodiac and it is a lot.
My suggestion is get a new 40 to 50 thrust Minn with the Maximizer . Will run longer and easier on battery. Turn the head around let it pull you.
That is my suggestion.
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(Mach, I have no idea what boat troller has but the Andreason is a rowable boat and does so quite easy. The frame puts the oars up higher and out of the leg area unlike the boat mounted Renagade. AWESOME boat)
As for motor, first thing I notice is you are relying on the motor to push you like a regular boat. It looses so much power not to mention steering.
Turn the head around on the motor and let it pull you. Steer with your feet/fins. OR drag your oars in holder tapping them to turn.
I ran a 36 on a 10'6" pontoon for years.
I would not recommend a gas motor over 4 HP on a small pontoon, specially a 4 stroke.
I use a 9 hp on a 14' Zodiac and it is a lot.
My suggestion is get a new 40 to 50 thrust Minn with the Maximizer . Will run longer and easier on battery. Turn the head around let it pull you.
That is my suggestion.
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