We can't give you decent guidance unless you tell us more:
What is the size of your 1952 Lyman? 15foot maybe?
What use do you want to get out of this (short lake hops,long range, planing speed?)
What kind of money are you prepared to plow in?
If you have deep pockets: dual Torqeedo Cruise R's with speed props might even put a 15 foot Lyman up on plane if combined with light weight lithium batteries - maybe even keep it up on plane for an hour.
If you will be satisfied with cruising at 2 knots max, then a smaller motor might work for you. (it takes very little power to push a boat at one-third of hull speed.)
But do go to the Torqeedo web site to see their demo videos so you can understand the basics of what you can reasonably expect on the higher end.
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "HargravR" <robert.hargraves@...> wrote:
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> I just purchased a classic 1952 Lyman runabout in pretty good condition, with no motor. I intend to mount an electric motor on the transom; I'm considering the Minnkota Traxxis 55. The Lyman is wood, lapstrake construction, with mahogany plywood deck and lots of trim to varnish. I think the Traxxis 55 has 55 pounds of thrust and draws about 50 amps, max, at 12 VDC. Any suggestions?
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