Motor on Potter 15

Jeff Goller (gollerj@home.com)
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:57:26 -0400


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Hi folks,

I recently "inherited" a brand new trolling motor from a family member.
It is a Minn-Kota Turbo 65 with a "Weedless Wedge Propeller" and "36 lb.
of thrust".

Has anyone else tried a trolling motor on their Potter 15? My 4 HP
Mariner took a swim (see my last E-mail) and is a total lost. I have to
say I am quite tempted to try this trolling motor but was wondering if
anyone else had experience with this? In particular, how does "36 lb.
of thrust" translate to horsepower? What can I expect, 2 HP or even 1/2
HP??? Also if you tried this before, how did you manage the
battery/cable problem?

With all I've been reading on this site, the idea of the extra weight of
a battery in the chain locker sounds like a good idea (not to mention
the loss of about 30 extra outboard lb. in the stern. Also, I like the
ecology aspects of no noise or fumes or gas can. The problem is we have
a tide here in the Charleston harbor that can be brisk at times, and I
don't want to get caught out... makes me a little nervous to try it, so
any experience, stories etc. regarding trolling motors on the Potter 15
would be very much appreciated.

Jeff G.
Charleston, SC
Potter 15 "At Long Last"