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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Sat Jun 30 2007 - 00:21:15 EDT
In a message dated 6/30/07 12:01:04 AM, Uncle Fuzzy writes:
> Now, the geek in me really wants to get one of those Torqeedo
> folding electric outboards that and an inflatable is the other option but
> it
> means saving up for a while longer.
>
>
If you really don't intend to row across the Atlantic and want a cheap boat
and motor consider the 8' Walker Bay dinghy and a low end MinnKota trolling
motor. The price of the Walker Bay has been raised to $699 at West Marine but
used versions are available on eBay for half that. WalMart sells a MinnKota
trolling motor for about $100. When powered by a #24 deep discharge battery (I use
a Sears Diehard) the little motor will push the dinghy at about 4 knots for
three hours. If you want to go fast the motor will get you up to five knots but
only for 2 hours.
But rowing is good exercise and moves the boat just about as fast. Give it
another try.
Larry Z
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