06-03-2022, 12:20 PM
(06-03-2022, 04:03 AM)Paddler Wrote: Again, I encourage you to explore the idea of a single main engine. If you choose correctly you'll be able to troll at ~2.5MPH and have a WOT speed over 30MPH. We trolled 8 hours today and burned about 2.8 gallons including running around. I burn 0.3GPH at idle. And again, an autopilot is a real game changer.
One thing that I'm surprised you have not considered or maybe worried about with you single engine setup, is breakdown. If you ever have an engine failiure you could be in big trouble, being that far out on the ocean for sure but even on any of our local lakes and even if it has never happened to you, it does not mean it can't or won't happen. You are taking chances being out anywhere without a backup engine and for that along it's worth having a kicker. Sure, you might say you have a two way radio but then you have to rely on others to rescue you and that is never a great policy, IMO. Self resure is a much better plan and being prepared, in case thing go bad, is the best way to do that IMO.