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Fishing in Escanaba: I'm Starting to Like Electric Motors but.....

Tracked down to the docks with my fishing pole the other day. I didn't catch the pike and did take the picture in Wells the night prior but its a beauty so I posted it. Anyway, the Escanaba area has lots of great fishing places you can cast a line form the shore such as Escanaba Harbor, Gladstone Harbor, Wells boat launch, Rapid River boat launch and Ford River boat launch. 

I just happen to be lucky enough to buy a $500 used boat, trailer and old Johnson motor. The guy swears the engine works! I believe him except I had to buy a new gas tank because he wanted his old one. Because of the age I just can't get it to fit right to draw the fuel so the engine is going on the horse in the garage to ensure the connectors are tight. (You can run an outboard in a large bucket or barrel.)

I can fix lots of things but it take me time to figure them out. In this case, I might need to zip tie or wire in the connector because of the way the old motor is designed it doesn't quit fit perfect with the new connectors. Very close but just not tight enough. 


That is why I'm using the electric lately and thinking about finding a more powerful electric motor (I don't think there are any but will need to look around). I'm not going fast but I am getting around. What I do like is that its super easy and almost no parts that can be broken or disconnected. It is also relatively cheap. I had one sitting in the garage with a boat battery. 

With electric just don't want to go too far out if I'm unsure how long the battery will last. A couple of few areas of improvement are 1.) power of motor, 2.) longevity of battery power, and 3.) quick recharge.

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