Originally Posted by Valsdad
Originally Posted by Rick n Tenn
Having to spend a summer night on an island at Lake of the woods cause the motor quit . Bears, wolves and insects that eat you alive .

Having to spend the night 60 miles out from Slidell on a 20ft boat cause the motor won't start . Drifting towards the gulf and sharks.

Having to spend the night on Ghost river cause you took the wrong fork in the river . insects , cottonmouth and big foot .

Having wife ask you where you really where all night .



Single motor outfits can suck at times.

Oh, for a good back up or even a kicker trolling motor.

Wives can be like that eh? wink
I grew up with electric motors that were like 12 lbs. thrust and those were some of the most powerful made. My Minn Kota is 50 lbs. thrust and that ain't enough when going several miles back to the ramp on the main lake.