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I've got a lowe 1448. Rear mounted Trolling motor, battery, 3 clip on plastic seats and a heavy tackle box. Running it with a Merc 2 strok 9.9. Alone, planes no issue about 23 mph. 2 guys, planes, about 20 mph. 3 guys, I'm done. No planing. I already had this motor but would have...

For those of you with the thru hull, I'm surprised you have not put a loop prior to thru hull fitting. It stops water coming in the thru hull fitting.

I would not decide where the battery should go until you water test the rig with the battery in it. Last year I got my first jon boat - Lowe 1448. Figured I would need the battery in the front like my other boat. I was surprised when I took it out, it ran much better with the battery in the back!

I would not decide where the battery should go until you water test the rig with the battery in it. Last year I got my first jon boat - Lowe 1448. Figured I would need the battery in the front like my other boat. I was surprised when I took it out, it ran much better with the battery in the back!

I have a lowe 1448. I run a stern mounted 30 lb endura, battery in the back, 2000 2 stroke Merc 9.9. With two guys, 2 tackle boxes, it planes with no issues. Runs about 15 or 16 mph.

I don't have experience directly with Honda outboards, but what I've heard is that they are reliable motors. However, they have a few shortcomings: 1. They are heavy in comparison to other manufacturers. 2. They don't seem to have the same performance when compared to the same horsepower of...

Oh, I don't disagree. However, I'm in Canada. I actually use my boat April to November which is an extreme case. Also, my boat stays in the water during this time. I'm only running a 32lbs MinnKota rear mount motor plus fish finder and night lights (used maybe 2X per season). I have a...

I hear this talk all the time with batteries both for boats and for cars. The above is what I do and store in a location where it will not freeze. To get an idea, my cranking battery in my bowrider lasted 7 seasons. My trolling motor battery is about 5 years old. My sports car battery is 4...

I'm Joe. From Toronto/Trent River Ontario. I purchased a 2010 14 ' lowe 1448 in September for fishing on the Trent River. There are no Jon Boats on my River. After using it for about 5 weeks (winter), I'm very happy with it. I'm running a 2000 Merc 9.9 on it. With just me, it'll do close...