newb with a new boat

[modern outlaw]

HI everyone ....The other day i went to my parents and i saw a 10fy jon with a paper on it at my neighbor's house....to my surprise it said FREE so now im pretty stoked ....its already been modded with a deck at floor level and a removed middle bench....I filled it up with water to check for leaks and not to bad some minor ones but nothing some jb weld cant fix....but this thing needs some work

i was looking at the bass pro prowler 36 trolling motor for 100 but im not sure if it will have enough power seeing how its a 10 footer and i know its not going to be that stable im trying to keep this build on a budget......seeing how on craigslist you can get a 14-16 footer with trailer and outbboard for a grand...ive put a budget of 500 total for motor battery and seats..Any input would be great im only going to use it for small lakes around my house here in southern cal
so what should i get on a budget
Battery?
motor?
charger?

 

[pajam]

In my opinion nothin beats a small gas engine! for that babby id put a 6hp.

 

[Howard]

You started with a great price, free! Forget what graiglist has and convert it to your liking. Welcome to tinboats

 

[jasper60103]

I agree, you got a great deal for starters. Does it have a capacity plate?

 

[modern outlaw]

I agree, you got a great deal for starters. Does it have a capacity plate?

stupid question.......whats that?

 

[Nevillizer]

It's a plate that says what HP is recommended and what the maximum carrying capacity (people, motor, fuel, gear). Usually found on a tin like that on the transom.

 

[free jonboat]

:WELCOME: thats a nice lookin boat there, and ya cant beat the price.

 

[MadCatX]

Yeah nice call on the boat looks to be in good shape as well. I would think for ponds and such that the 35lb Troller will work pretty good.

 

[modern outlaw]

It's a plate that says what HP is recommended and what the maximum carrying capacity (people, motor, fuel, gear). Usually found on a tin like that on the transom.

no just a hull id number

 

[cavman138]

welcome to Tinboats. That 36lb trolling motor would be more than enough for that small boat.

 

[Hanr3]

nice find.

just about any size trolling motor will work great on that boat.
I use a MinnKota Endura 30 for my 14' and dont have any problems getting around.

 

[modern outlaw]

now i gotta figure out how to register it with no title or bill of sale :?:

 

[MadCatX]

If it has old numbers on it you can have them trace.

If you got a bill of sale that would be a place to start, get the HIN number off the transom and call the DNR. You may need a ranger to come out and inspect it. etc. Its not to bad there are some threads around here that have dealt with it.

Ill see if i can find them..