I set up my M17 with a Minn Kota -TRAxx15 55 – 42”. This delivers 55 lbs of thrust. After a lot of research, I concluded that 55#s was enough. Hope I’m right. I have the cutout transom for an outboard. I mount it there. I have 2 lead acid marine deep cycle batteries that have about 90 amp hrs each. I do not have a solar panel yet, but want to add that. I put the batteries in battery boxes under the V berth and ran a fused, heavy wire back to a trolling motor outlet that I mounted high on the cockpit wall above the seats. Plug it in and go. So far, only one season in lakes in MO, it has worked just fine. However, I have not been in anything but mild winds, nothing over 11 or 12 knots. And, I really don’t have sever current issues on inland lakes. It is quiet, it don’t smell and I like it so far. I did have to epoxy pieces of rubber to the jaws of the trolling motor to keep it from rotating on the transom wooden pads at the motor mount. I’m hoping they will stay on. I also realized fairly quickly that I really don’t need to steer with the trolling motor. I just let it run straight and use my tiller to steer. Seems to work. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jon Barber Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:31 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Electric propulsion Yet another trip to the mooring where I am smelling gasoline. I love the 2 hp Honda, but i realize in many situations I really only need a small push here and there. My thought was to buy a trolling motor, extra battery and a solar panel. There us plenty of sun where I live. The Honda leaks just enough to perfume my cabin with gas fumes. I will be making the necessary repairs; fuel lines and cap, but can anyone offer their wisdom re electric options? Torqueedo is out of the question as to the price. Thanks Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44