Hi Neil,
Okay great thanks for your input, sounds like I need up my power a little to the 80lb just in case, as I'm pretty keen to turn off the noisy 2 stroke, no matter what you've always got to be ready to jump on the throttle and move around that kind of headland country, so definitely won't be relying on the electric too that point, and I generally only head out in good conditions being in a small boat.
Hi @TheFoosh,
Yeah I guess it's just a matter of being aware of the conditions on the day, and being aware of your distance from the rocks. Some days I'm sure the electric motor will hold up fine, other days not, I tend to only fish the headlands on decent days as the backwash can be pretty dodgy.
Just to be sure though, I might try and find the 80lb Minn Kota as mentioned, also could hurt for when I do upgrade the boat to something a little bigger.
Thanks mate, super helpful, will check out BCF too, hopefully club membership helps.
Thanks so much David very helpful info, great point regarding the multi-tasking in swell / chop, I think for what I'm looking to do that's a big factor, no point getting one just to have to spend too much time steering and running the thing and end up not fishing again, I think I'm definitely going to need the GPS function so I can really focus on fishing. From what it sounds like the 55lb is borderline, so I'm better to go for the 80lb Minn Kota for offshore work, and make sure the shaft length is generous to contend with bouncy headlands.
Re the battery as long as I get a full days fishing I'm not too phased about recharging, might need an extra battery with the 80lb though I think.
Again great tips!