I had a 4 HP 2 stroke Mariner on my first Rhodes and it was adequate in all coastal conditions encountered including 30-35 mph winds and 4 foot seas. I don't know how that translates to electric thrust.

*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Pinafore*

*Needham, MA*

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 8:58 AM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I recently had my gas powered motor stolen off my boat in storage and am
> looking for a replacement. I sail on a fairly large lake in MN.  I am
> wondering if any of you have used a normal electric motor (trolling motor)
> in sheltered water and if so, what pounds of thrust?  I am mainly using it
> for maneuvering to and from my mooring and dock.  I suppose I would
> occasionally need to get across the lake if the wind died.
>
> Many thanks,
> Matt Wilson
> Hornblower II
> White Bear Lake, MN
>