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I want to put a trolling motor on a 12ft aluminum V-hull boat, that has foam in it for flotation I want to move at least 500lbs (which is below the maximum weight)It has a top rating of 10 h psize motor rating on it. I wonder what size trolling motor should i get or should i save money and get a larger hp outerboard size? Also if im over the age of 16 do i need to take boaters safety to operate or can i just “go”. I only fish on inland lakes with lots of wind breakage like trees on the shores. The winds do get breezy but not terribly bad. All info is greatly appreciated, as much as possible. Ive posted this before but the answer on the safety didn’t help much and i was kinda vague before.
Its just used for recreational fishing with family and friends. im not going out on any big lakes or in rough waters. I live in MI.
i know how to work a boat, ive done so before on someone else’s. I just need to know if im gonna get in trouble for operating on my OWN!!
all it takes to operate a boat is common sense on small inland lakes…
