Sorry if this a repete but could'nt seem to locate anything on it, perhaps my searching skills arnt that sharp. Im looklin for recommendations on trolling motor thrust sizes for my 10ft jon boat....

no modifacations except a couple seats and some carpet floors.

I have a 10' Watertender skiff, with a clamp, seat, oars, and the usual gear. I used a Minnkota 40 electric motor and it works great. Will I take the boat out in strong winds? No. But I take the boat out on decent sized bodies of water and it moves around fine. I do suggest one thing: get an anchor. I like to position my small boat so that I drift but sometimes if there is a bit of wind, I mushroom anchor it so I doesn't move.

I am sure you could go bigger, I know the guy who had my boat before me put a 5hp motor on it and went pretty good. But I honestly don't need more than what I have. So while my answer may not be your answer, just know that it works well.

I think the biggest you can get is 55 pounds for a single battery setup. On a 10 foot jon, I don't think you would want  a dual battery setup.

I would go with the 55.  Better to have and not need IMO.

Im thinkin the same thing here....Plus Minn Kota has a nice rebate offer theses days.

I think the biggest you can get is 55 pounds for a single battery setup. On a 10 foot jon, I don't think you would want a dual battery setup.

I would go with the 55. Better to have and not need IMO.