gerard haubert I HP in trolling motors is around 60 lbs of thrust. It will definitely move you 2-3 mph, but the tradeoff is you're using tons of electricity to do that. It won't last very long.
Jason - Do you think (obviously more expense depending on the year) a 1.5hp or 2.5hp motor would make more sense? I was thinking an old OMC 1.5hp or 2.0hp would sip gas and only weigh like 28lbs if I remember correctly. Louder, but you would lose probably 50lbs of battery weight and space.
Yeah. Better than the 30lb for sure. You'll need alot of battery for the 50lb though. Large bodies of water or windy days you will want a gas outboard.
@@ddm62571 Well, it's all about how long you wish it to run. You'll need to do some research on reserve capacity, amp hour ratings, draw, etc.. to make sure you have what you need. I would think at least one 31 class battery or perhaps two 27 class.
@@jasonw2291 I would go with a gas engine outboard but a couple of lakes I go to require no gas engine motors just electric and those lakes are excellent fishing lakes. So I will be going electric. I was looking at the Optima marine batteries since all I hear is good things about them. I will look around though. Thank you for you input! 👍
The seats are actually one of my favorite parts of the boat. The seat quick disconnect mounts are mounted to potted inserts in the painted marine hardwood floorboards. From there the seat base just clicks in and out of that. there is zero flex from the quick disconnect to hardwood floor. there is a very minor flex between the quick disconnect base and the seat. It's so minor under my 200 lbs that it has never bothered me nor do I really notice it. if it does become an issue, simply bend the seat base metal to reduce the "gap" in the receptacle. In short: The seats are really nice and I wouldn't worry about them.
The seats are actually one of my favorite parts of the boat. The seat quick disconnect mounts are mounted to potted inserts in the painted marine hardwood floorboards. From there the seat base just clicks in and out of that. there is zero flex from the quick disconnect to hardwood floor. there is a very minor flex between the quick disconnect base and the seat. It's so minor under my 200 lbs that it has never bothered me nor do I really notice it. if it does become an issue, simply bend the seat base metal to reduce the "gap" in the receptacle. In short: The seats are really nice and I wouldn't worry about them.
were torn between the boat you have and a 10' alum. jon boat. we did notice that that the seaeagle can hold more weight then the alum jon boat. More then double...We use to have a seaeagle 9 classic. The old style bench seats were pain to run through the ropes. But the model you have seems much more basic and quicker setup then the classic we had
+Ernest Williams The 10 foot aluminum Jon Boat is a great classic and should be seriously considered. I have been out on them many times. the benefits are a rigid and nearly indestructible hull especially if you go welded. they obviously have a fixed transom, so you get better engine capabilities. The downsides are instability, heavy weight, and low weight loading. You are not going to be able to stand up in a 10' Jon due to instability. With everything in life, you can't get one thing without sacrificing something else. The Sea Eagle is less durable than aluminum, but since all of the buoyancy is accomplished by pressurized air on the outer perimeter of the boat, it is incredibly stable. Two full grown men can easily and comfortably stand and fish in it.
+Ernest Williams The air tubes as the main buoyancy device is why you can have so much weight. I can attest that the Sea Eagle can truly handle the weight it claims.
It would be interesting to see the solar build. That sounds right up my alley. I love the concept of less battery and supplementing with solar
Thank you for sharing your experience . Do you still own the boat? How did it hold a these years?
Would one the 1hp Minn-Kotas be enough to push 2 fisherman around a medium size lake
gerard haubert
I HP in trolling motors is around 60 lbs of thrust. It will definitely move you 2-3 mph, but the tradeoff is you're using tons of electricity to do that. It won't last very long.
Jason - Do you think (obviously more expense depending on the year) a 1.5hp or 2.5hp motor would make more sense? I was thinking an old OMC 1.5hp or 2.0hp would sip gas and only weigh like 28lbs if I remember correctly. Louder, but you would lose probably 50lbs of battery weight and space.
Bravo Six
Yep! That's exactly what I did. a 2.5 HP works great on that boat. Be sure to get a long shaft though.
Hmm. And you said it handles small waves ok as long as you have enough power to move through
Was gonna get a Minn Kota Endura Max 50 lb thrust for it. Do ya think that will suitable for this boat?
Yeah. Better than the 30lb for sure. You'll need alot of battery for the 50lb though. Large bodies of water or windy days you will want a gas outboard.
@@jasonw2291 NIce! What battery would you recommend then? I'm new at this.
@@ddm62571
Well, it's all about how long you wish it to run. You'll need to do some research on reserve capacity, amp hour ratings, draw, etc.. to make sure you have what you need. I would think at least one 31 class battery or perhaps two 27 class.
@@jasonw2291 I would go with a gas engine outboard but a couple of lakes I go to require no gas engine motors just electric and those lakes are excellent fishing lakes. So I will be going electric. I was looking at the Optima marine batteries since all I hear is good things about them. I will look around though. Thank you for you input! 👍
@@ddm62571
Optima is a great battery!!
how are the seats...i was concerned how the floor mounts are. do the seats post move around allot or solid? thanks
The seats are actually one of my favorite parts of the boat. The seat quick disconnect mounts are mounted to potted inserts in the painted marine hardwood floorboards. From there the seat base just clicks in and out of that. there is zero flex from the quick disconnect to hardwood floor. there is a very minor flex between the quick disconnect base and the seat. It's so minor under my 200 lbs that it has never bothered me nor do I really notice it. if it does become an issue, simply bend the seat base metal to reduce the "gap" in the receptacle. In short: The seats are really nice and I wouldn't worry about them.
The seats are actually one of my favorite parts of the boat. The seat quick disconnect mounts are mounted to potted inserts in the painted marine hardwood floorboards. From there the seat base just clicks in and out of that. there is zero flex from the quick disconnect to hardwood floor. there is a very minor flex between the quick disconnect base and the seat. It's so minor under my 200 lbs that it has never bothered me nor do I really notice it. if it does become an issue, simply bend the seat base metal to reduce the "gap" in the receptacle. In short: The seats are really nice and I wouldn't worry about them.
were torn between the boat you have and a 10' alum. jon boat. we did notice that that the seaeagle can hold more weight then the alum jon boat. More then double...We use to have a seaeagle 9 classic. The old style bench seats were pain to run through the ropes. But the model you have seems much more basic and quicker setup then the classic we had
+Ernest Williams The 10 foot aluminum Jon Boat is a great classic and should be seriously considered. I have been out on them many times. the benefits are a rigid and nearly indestructible hull especially if you go welded. they obviously have a fixed transom, so you get better engine capabilities. The downsides are instability, heavy weight, and low weight loading. You are not going to be able to stand up in a 10' Jon due to instability. With everything in life, you can't get one thing without sacrificing something else. The Sea Eagle is less durable than aluminum, but since all of the buoyancy is accomplished by pressurized air on the outer perimeter of the boat, it is incredibly stable. Two full grown men can easily and comfortably stand and fish in it.
+Ernest Williams The air tubes as the main buoyancy device is why you can have so much weight. I can attest that the Sea Eagle can truly handle the weight it claims.