I use a Optima Blue top gell battery, and when they were new 4-5 years ago they would last 2-3 days of fishing trolling etc. and now 10 to 15 hours constant use and the biggest trolling motor I have is 46 LBS thrust and I dont know how fast it goes but is moves pretty good my best guess is 15 MPH?? If your thinking about building one let me know and I will tell you all the msitakes I made


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Hey zookeepr

That's an awesome fishing machine. I would love to hear some tips for building one. I primarliy want to use it for salt water fishing.

I first thought of just adding a motor to my hobie kayak.
But your boat looks so awesome that I might consider a pontoon like this instead.

What brand is your boat?

Thank You, they have been years in the making..First I built a 8" Cimmaron and then a 8' trout unlimited, I didnt know it when I bought them, but both are made by or dist. by Classic Accesories, and after a few parts problems like replacement bladder not available for the Trout Unlimited I would recommend another brand maybe Bucks Bags???. First thing I would add to any inflatable pontoon and I dont know why they are not stock is a Keel that runs as deep as possible,it makes the boat drivable and alot more fun to use I used 1/8 Plexiglass and clamped it to the center of the frame, after that I would recommend a steering control arm on the trolling motor, everything else I think is available thru supply houses?? I would be glad to show you the tricks I have done to mine anytime.