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TheWiskey posted 07-24-2001 01:48 AM ET (US)
I am in the process of rigging my boat, and one of the considerations is redundancy of motors so I am considering installing a trolling engine. Has anyone ever install regular motor and a trolling motor on a Dauntless 22?
Can this be done?

Tsuriki BW posted 07-24-2001 03:18 AM ET (US)
TheWiskey,
Search for Minn Kota and Motor Guide electric motors. Fresh or Salt. Thrust you need. Look at costs and compare to smaller gas units, 2 and 4 stroke.
High thrust salt water electrics are very expensive. Even fresh water aren't cheap. Add a 24, 36 volt battery, charger, wiring and you have a substancial investment.
Why are you thinking about electric as opposed to gas?
I have a 44lb thrust stern and bow Minn Kota motors on my Dauntless, but it is only 14.5' long, 1000 lb hull. I chose them for freshwater trolling and bass fishing, not as an "Extra" engine just in case of a problem with my main engine.
I think you will find a 2 or 4 stroke gas auxillary engine will be your best bet, fresh or salt.
My opinion.
Tsuriki.
Tsuriki BW posted 07-24-2001 03:29 AM ET (US)
Geez..scratch all the above post...
Goes to show if you forgot your reading glasses in the car, take the time to get them before you think you can see and read posts. Also turn off the TV, especially if it is and interesting program on Discovery.
Jim, please delete,,,please
Tsuriki
Looking for a hole to crawl into....
TheWiskey posted 07-28-2001 09:05 AM ET (US)
Tsuriki BW,
Thanks for your input on the electric motors. It was a thorough and well-thought answer. Thanks
But is there any one that has had the experience of installing a trolling engine on a Dauntless 22.
Dick posted 07-28-2001 11:15 AM ET (US)
The Wiskey
Check out this web site. www.tannermfg.com
He builds heavy duty stainless outboard brackets paterned for all Whaler hulls. We installed many of these while I was parts manager for the Seattle Whaler dealer. TsurikiBW has one on his boat.
Dick
TheWiskey posted 07-30-2001 09:43 PM ET (US)
Thanks Dick,
After a review of the webpage www.tannermfg.com, the bracket looks and sounds like the one to purchase. I will look into it and I will let you know.
Now the question is how big of an engine should I install?
How should I rig it. Can I rig it to the same steering wheel?
Can someone help me with these decisions?

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Author	Topic: Dauntless 22 and a Trolling Motor
TheWiskey	posted 07-24-2001 01:48 AM ET (US) I am in the process of rigging my boat, and one of the considerations is redundancy of motors so I am considering installing a trolling engine. Has anyone ever install regular motor and a trolling motor on a Dauntless 22? Can this be done?
Tsuriki BW	posted 07-24-2001 03:18 AM ET (US) TheWiskey, Search for Minn Kota and Motor Guide electric motors. Fresh or Salt. Thrust you need. Look at costs and compare to smaller gas units, 2 and 4 stroke. High thrust salt water electrics are very expensive. Even fresh water aren't cheap. Add a 24, 36 volt battery, charger, wiring and you have a substancial investment. Why are you thinking about electric as opposed to gas? I have a 44lb thrust stern and bow Minn Kota motors on my Dauntless, but it is only 14.5' long, 1000 lb hull. I chose them for freshwater trolling and bass fishing, not as an "Extra" engine just in case of a problem with my main engine. I think you will find a 2 or 4 stroke gas auxillary engine will be your best bet, fresh or salt. My opinion. Tsuriki.
Tsuriki BW	posted 07-24-2001 03:29 AM ET (US) Geez..scratch all the above post... Goes to show if you forgot your reading glasses in the car, take the time to get them before you think you can see and read posts. Also turn off the TV, especially if it is and interesting program on Discovery. Jim, please delete,,,please Tsuriki Looking for a hole to crawl into....
TheWiskey	posted 07-28-2001 09:05 AM ET (US) Tsuriki BW, Thanks for your input on the electric motors. It was a thorough and well-thought answer. Thanks But is there any one that has had the experience of installing a trolling engine on a Dauntless 22.
Dick	posted 07-28-2001 11:15 AM ET (US) The Wiskey Check out this web site. www.tannermfg.com He builds heavy duty stainless outboard brackets paterned for all Whaler hulls. We installed many of these while I was parts manager for the Seattle Whaler dealer. TsurikiBW has one on his boat. Dick
TheWiskey	posted 07-30-2001 09:43 PM ET (US) Thanks Dick, After a review of the webpage www.tannermfg.com, the bracket looks and sounds like the one to purchase. I will look into it and I will let you know. Now the question is how big of an engine should I install? How should I rig it. Can I rig it to the same steering wheel? Can someone help me with these decisions?