11-18-2008, 07:11 PM
I've been in your situation before and wasted a lot of money. If I had it to do over again I'd spend as little as possible.
Battery: 65 amp-hour battery will give you all the trolling time you can handle in a raft (3-5 hours) and won't be so heavy to carry. Don't get one with starting capabilities, you want true deep cycle. Get one with a good handle. I'd plan to spend about $60
Charger: you need something that will deliver at least 6 amps. This probably will be in the $25 range.
Motor: get a used one off of ksl.com or ebay (or just ask around). I had a 36lb Endura on a 14' fiberglass and it pushed us into the wind at trolling speed just fine. Expect to pay $75.
If you really got setup with a premium battery, trolling motor, and charger you'll be into it over $300. Trust me, take the money you save and save up for a small used 12' aluminum boat with a small gas motor and trailer. You can pick a good one up for $500-$1000 and they are soooo much nicer to fish from than a raft and almost as portable.
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Battery: 65 amp-hour battery will give you all the trolling time you can handle in a raft (3-5 hours) and won't be so heavy to carry. Don't get one with starting capabilities, you want true deep cycle. Get one with a good handle. I'd plan to spend about $60
Charger: you need something that will deliver at least 6 amps. This probably will be in the $25 range.
Motor: get a used one off of ksl.com or ebay (or just ask around). I had a 36lb Endura on a 14' fiberglass and it pushed us into the wind at trolling speed just fine. Expect to pay $75.
If you really got setup with a premium battery, trolling motor, and charger you'll be into it over $300. Trust me, take the money you save and save up for a small used 12' aluminum boat with a small gas motor and trailer. You can pick a good one up for $500-$1000 and they are soooo much nicer to fish from than a raft and almost as portable.
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