For budget-minded jon boat and inflatable owners who already have or will buy a 36 V lithium battery.
Amazon $1,299.99 eBayUnder $2,500 puts you in the small-boat range: low-horsepower outboards for dinghies, kayaks, jon boats and tenders. Many are sold as the motor alone, so the battery, charger and cabling can add a large share to the real cost.
Check whether a battery is included and how much range it gives at the speed you actually run. Look at the shaft length for your transom, the rated thrust or equivalent horsepower, and whether the maker rates the motor for saltwater. Replacement propellers and service support matter on a motor you will depend on.
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