[ Return to Contents | Post a Reply | Post a new message ]

I've used cross mounts on 17' double end canoes before.  I used a little cruse & Carry 2HP and it worked very well. This is only a 30-pound motor though. I'd think anything much heaver or bigger would be too much weight out to the side of the canoe.
You also need to keep in mind that you want the motor to be mounted as far back as you can near the stern of the canoe.  This will keep it closer to the centerline of the canoe. If your motor is mounted beyond the alignment of the outside of the total width of the canoe you'll have troubles. You want the weight as close to the center line of the canoe as you can.

Good Boating

Jim King

Alaska Series Inflatable Boats,
Commercial quality at Wholesale prices
River Rafts, Catarafts, Inflatable Kayaks, Inflatable Canoes, Inflatable Sport Boats, Inflatable Jet Boats, Tenders and Dinghies.
WWW.alaskaseries.com
(907) 248-2900

Message Thread:

• Canoe and motor help cross21114 Apr 04 2005
  • stay away from jklingel Apr 04 2005
    • canoe & motor help cross21114 Apr 05 2005
      • motor mounts on double end canoes. Alaska Series Inflatable Boats Apr 06 2005
        • motors on a canoe martyv Apr 07 2005
        • thanks cross21114 Apr 06 2005