trolling motor vs trolling plate?

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My dad runs a 4 hp four stroke on a 24' four winds. It pushes the boat just fine, even in a good head wind. You don't need a lot of motor to troll with. If you find a bigger motor for cheap I would buy it. But I would look for a smaller one. They are even better on fuel then a 9 hp. My uncle runs a 9 on an 18' boat and burns twice the fuel then my dad. The key is finding a good used, reliable motor.
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