I've used a 50-lbs thrust Minn Kota with my M17 . . . Doesn't move the boat fast, but gets it away from and back to the dock effectively . . . It won't get you home from several miles out in a dead-calm, but it's a good alternative to a gas outboard for daysailing. ----- Original Message ----- From: MC Carpenter To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 2:06 PM Subject: trolling motors on Monty Does anyone have any experience on using electric trolling motors with Monty's, something like with a trust of 50 lbs about equal to a 1/2 hp