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Subject: Electric Motor for WWP 15
Author: Non-HP-GForcina (GForcina@aol.com) at hp-boise,mimegw7
Date: 2/10/99 5:05 PM
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Dear Members,
I recently purchased a WWP 15, new from the factory (the boat still has not
left my garage). I am considering the purchase of an elctric motor as
auxiliary power for the boat. I narrowed down my search to two companies,
Motorguide and Minnkota.
I need suggestions and advice on a few topics. Here they are:
1) Is there any other company that I should consider
2) Any opinion on pros and cons of the two manufacturers
3) What shaft length should I consider, 30" or 36"
4) I think I need 30 to 40 lbs of thrust. Is this correct?
5) I anyone familiar with the advantages of "Pulse Width Modulation" for speed
control (available on some models for a cost)
6) Any other comment of the merits and demerits of elctric motors for the
WWP15
I would appreciate any information that anyone could provide. Thanks.
G.Forcina
Gforcina@aol.com