Emergency Electric Motor (trolling, kicker)

[seadoomichael]

Ok guys - I have an 08 Challenger 180 SE. I do a little cruising on the inland waters/bays here in the San Juans. When I do that, I'd like to have an emergency/backup motor just in case (right now the coast guard is my backup). Of course, an oar is good to have and would work in a pinch but it would sure be nice to mount up a little 40-55 thrust electric motor when I go out in the sound.

Has anyone installed something like this on their Seadoo boats? Maybe a bow mount or swimdeck mounted 12v electric motor? Am I crazy? Seems like it would be a straightforward thing to do - maybe even throw a dedicated battery in there.

Something like this:
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/saltwater_transom_mount/riptide_transom.aspx

Thoughts? Photos? And don't say "you shoulda bought a twin"... I know, I know...

Thanks gents...

 

[twin787's]

"im in the same boat", kinda... mine is a '98 challenger. I want a electric trolling motor for fishing. The only (good) idea I have, is the "bow mounted" trolling motor, mounted on the back swimdeck. And of course you would have to buy the spendy model with the little wireless remote controll. I will keep you in mind if I hear anything, and good luck!