myethreesuns

Excellent, thanks Lonnie. I figured the 55 might be too much for the boat, so figured I could save some $$ and use towards the battery. Once I get things rigged up, I'll post some pics. Again, thanks for your help.

Ok, new to the site and looks like a great resource. Look for some direction on a trolling motor and battery for by new boat. (This is the first boat I've ever had, and never having used a trolling motor I'm at a loss on what to get) So, here is the boat, and I'll be using on small ponds/small lakes (close to shore) http://www.sundolphin.com/american-12-jon/ I weight about 175, and will be fishing with my son who is about 120lbs or so. I'm looking at either the Minn Kota Endura or the Minn Kota Endura Max, but I'm unsure of what thrust to get? (40 enough? or should I shoot for the 55?) Also, I don't know much about marine batteries, so am also looking for some suggestions on what size to get? (I'd say I'll be fishing for 4-6 hours at most per day, and will have access to a charger at night to recharge the batteries. Is a 55lb overkill for this small of a boat? Thanks very much!