New to me boat

Arvada Reservoir is a good place for that type of boat. It opens up Tuesday.

i have a similar boat, bearcreek lake is good, barr or cherry creek ok, aurora res. look into a second battery for the motor. always good to have back up

littlemac said:

i have a similar boat, bearcreek lake is good, barr or cherry creek ok, aurora res. look into a second battery for the motor. always good to have back up

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Ay-yup. Run two 12 volt in parallel get more than twice the run time.

albow said:

Ay-yup. Run two 12 volt in parallel get more than twice the run time.

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You hook the two up red to black, right?

parallel means + to +, - to - like your hooking up jumper cables.

Thanks for the suggestions. The guy I got the boat from gave me two batteries, so I am good there.

r1f1eman said:

parallel means + to +, - to - like your hooking up jumper cables.

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Thanks, I would have had it wrong and probably burned out some transistors.

If you hook it up in series that's how you get 24 volts. A 12 volt motor is probably going to be fine for your little 12 foot boat but if you want more power you can get a 24 volt motor and really scoot! 8)

Congrats on the new boat. might want to check in to the little 3hp gas moters with the internal gas tank. They are awesome for boats that size. Light wieght, a tank of gas lasts for a day or two, and can usually mount it and an electric side by side. Also if you extend the length of your electric moter cables, you can stow the batteries up in the bow and they serve as a ballast. Good luck!

I was just looking at some small outboards. The previous owner ran lines up to the bow. Thanks for the tips.

there is a guy in morrison selling a 8hp outboard for 500$, sounded good to me . if i wasnt going out of town tomorrow id be there. i do have a older five horse power 24 volt minkota that just kicks ass but id still rather have both gas and electric.remember all safety devices. i have been checked at four lakes last year.if youd like ill go out with you when i get back wich should be in two weeks. also no matter what others tell you its a good idea to regrease the trailer wheel bearings every spring. and just look over everything including wiring. everything is easier to fix in the driveway then out on the road.i also always try to check wind forecast before i go out. with a electric motor your not going to get out of trouble very easy.

Anyone available Tuesday or Wednesday to take the boat out on its first voyage?

I see your In Broomfield,
Ok went back and see that its a 12 foot with electric trolling motor. Far as I know I am not working Tuesday -Wednesday, and I am not far from Cherry Creek. Private Message ?

Buy a 24 volt .transom mount. Best bet.

If tomorrow is as windy as today (and the forecast says it should be) you might consider postponeing the trip.

Yea, the wind would make it miserable