02-28-2013, 11:59 PM
Thank you Ron for your concern.
I will watch the areas you have taken the time to identify and it is greatly appreciated.
I assure you I seldom throttle much over idle since there is no need for speed when I am afloat. Used primarily to adjust course crossing to opposite side of river in faster water or to shore to take out when the day is done.
ODC does offer a mount for adding a electric trolling motor and battery but when I scaled and compared total weight I found the Honda 2hp to be lighter. Even though I believe your concerns are focused on the torque that is added, and I agree. As stated I chose mounting options that did not require drilling the frame as to not (hopefully) compromise the intended strength .
Again thanks for the constructive reply...
Regards Dave
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I will watch the areas you have taken the time to identify and it is greatly appreciated.
I assure you I seldom throttle much over idle since there is no need for speed when I am afloat. Used primarily to adjust course crossing to opposite side of river in faster water or to shore to take out when the day is done.
ODC does offer a mount for adding a electric trolling motor and battery but when I scaled and compared total weight I found the Honda 2hp to be lighter. Even though I believe your concerns are focused on the torque that is added, and I agree. As stated I chose mounting options that did not require drilling the frame as to not (hopefully) compromise the intended strength .
Again thanks for the constructive reply...
Regards Dave
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