Thread: Advice on mounting a trolling motor on a 10' Trip Angler kayak by Old Town

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Originally Posted by SGT E

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As far as tracking and movement in the water...the design of this yak vs. others ive seen is slightly different. It is wider at its mid section. While it cuts through the water very nicely, I wouldnt think a small trolling motor woild change that much (although im surr I could be very wrong haha

I believe that to be a rebadged loon. The flat width in the middle is what concerns me. Think of a skipping rock, round and flat in the middle is what skips real well.

PS 230 lb plus a 40 lb battery is getting close to the weight limit. Some "weight" limits are max. weight with a performance drop off as you get close; others are more generous and should be referred to as suggested normal weight range.