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motors on a canoe
Posted by martyv on Apr 07 2005

I use an electric motor on mine all the time.  It works well for side mount.

I also use a 3 HP motor on side mount and I put it as far back as I can...no problem.

I also have a square stern 17 foot that works well with a 5-6hp.  I think I wouldn't go more than 3 HP for side mount.  It pushes a canoe along fine and should be all you need.

I have also used square stern grumman freighters with a lift.  THAT is the way to go for serious moose hunting in places you need to drag the canoe over beaver dams etc...it can get places a jet boat can't.

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