Hi Ted, Welcome to the group, feel free to ask away!Dan Mostue is a local M15 owner and we have had his boat on Lake Nokomis and used my MinnKota trolling motor and a U-1 31ah battery. I have the smallest trolling motor MinnKota makes, it cost under $100.I bought to use with my M6.8 pram.The motor pushed the M15 OK, as long as there wasn't a strong breeze on the nose.If you are looking for something light to just get you in and away from the dock, this should be fine. I'm in Mpls, feel free to come over and have a look at her if you wish. Bonesmajor Monty nut ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210