Torqeedo or Trolling Motor for Hunter 19?

[nthompson]

I have a Minnkota Model 65T Trolling Motor 36 lb. thrust, 36" shaft which can easily power my Hunter Waterballast 19 out into the lake and around.

I want a more powerful engine but not a gas burner(tired of continual maintenance on those).

I have narrowed it to 2 choices:

Torqeedo 801L 68 lb. thrust, 28" shaft - $1300 plus

or, Endura Model 55 Trolling Motor 55 lb. thrust, 42" shaft - $250

Any suggestions? Thank you.

[witzgall]

If the money is not an impediment, Torqueedo, hands down. It is very well built, and the thrust is accurately portrayed. We jsut bought a 801 for our dingy, and love it.

BTW, if you do decide on the TQ, let me know. We bought the 801L, and wish we had the 801S. Swap?

Chris

[sailingdog]

The one point I'd make is that if you need your engine in an emergency, re-powering it is difficult when it is an electric motor, and requires far more weight than does a gasoline-powered outboard. However, since you're only daysailing on a lake, the Torqueedo would be a good solution.