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trolling motor
GerryMiller	#1  Posted on 06/11/09 - 8:48 AM
Member Posts: 17 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/28/08	I have a 96 Evinrude 9.9, 4 stroke that I am considering as a trolling motor for my 1966 Sakonnet. Main power is an 87 Yamaha 70hp. My concern is whether the 9.9, at approx 100 lbs, is too much addt'l weight on the transom. Thanks for any help. Gerry
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 06/11/09 - 10:35 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Gerry, Clamp the motor on the transom and see how it sits in the water. The motor should be a 20 inch long shaft to be able to clamp (or eventually bolt) it right on the transom. My 8 hp Evinrude weighs 53 pounds.
GerryMiller	#3  Posted on 06/11/09 - 11:22 AM
Member Posts: 17 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/28/08	Thanks, Joe. The 9.9/ 4 stroke weighs in at 96 lbs. I will try clamping it onto the transom, hadn't thought of that. Boat is now in the process of rejuvenating, not restoration. Hopefully, I will be able to wet the bottom by late summer or early fall. Gerry