Pirogue trolling motor

I wanted to do the same with a flat back canoe I have. From what I read, you have to register it once you put power to it. Strange law.

From LA WLF website:

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Do I have to register my canoe or kayak?

If you use any type of motor, including an electric one, to propel a canoe or kayak, then you must register it if you use it on the public waters of Louisiana. Otherwise, you are not required to register a canoe or kayak in Louisiana.

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Yea I know weird law. Any motorized propulsion whatsoever requires registration

Had a 20# Shakespeare on a 12’ wooden pirogue 40+ years ago and I don’t remember it being underpowered.

The biggest difference you'll see in going from a 30lb to a 45lb is in your range with 1 battery or max load you can push at max speed (which will always be around 5mph).

If it's you and a few decoys, a 30lb should be fine and the 24 size battery will work fine too.

Newport makes a transom mounted 55 lb thrust hand tiller trolling motor for $200 designed for kayaks and canoes. Should be perfect for what you need.

Battery size depends on how much range you want and how fast you want to get there. The Newport motor gets you moving pretty good at wide open throttle, but your range will be a lot less than using mid-speed

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Give some thought to where you will use it as well. If there is heavy submerged aquatic vegetation the motor will frustrate you more than it will help you.

If lots of open water they can be nice.

I'm about to do the same. I dont care about the registration really, I used to care but not anymore. Give me a ticket idc.