Hello, I would like to introduce myself to the group. Name is Roger L. and I'm a northern inland sailor and tinkerer during the summer, and have been spending winters truck camping and canoeing the lazy rivers in the southern US.
My canoe is well worked out for efficient paddling. It is a very light Kevlar/carbon with dual outrigger pontoons and is often used as a photographic platform. But I can't help thinking an electric would be handy for sneaking up on wildlife and also for getting back in the afternoon against tide, wind, and current....but which kind?
Do I want to go with an electric outboard? Or an electric trolling motor?
Since it is an outrigger type craft, a simple side-mounted motor is easy to rig up. I want to stay under 20 lbs total.
The Torqeedo 403 looks nice, but I'm not sure I need the complexity that comes with the higher speed capability.
An alternative would be a traditional trolling motor - possibly fitted with a hi-torque prop. But that setup would require a possible prop change and a lightweight 12 volt battery similar to the Torqeedo. Are such props and batteries available?
Thanks, Roger L.
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