Too much time to think

[Dw89xj]

So in scouring the web looking for a cheap outboard motor and vanguard and Kohler v twins, I came across a few airboat motor and fan setups. It seems that it would be straightforward enough to make a mount and quick connect mount for the controls. But I was wondering if anyone had tried to use a setup like that on a 6x6 for water travel? Or is a good old fashioned outboard or trolling setup as good as it gets in water? I'd enjoy hearing others thoughts or experiences.

[dirtdobber]

Because the 980 is so tall it's not very stable in the water. Most of the apparatus would just add weight up high, thus increasing the instability. A trolling motor is better as the weigh (the motor) is down low.

[Dw89xj]

Because the 980 is so tall it's not very stable in the water. Most of the apparatus would just add weight up high, thus increasing the instability. A trolling motor is better as the weigh (the motor) is down low.

Makes perfect sense. I was kind of wondering how many times I will scare myself before getting used to how it would handle in water. I am planning on building pontoons for if I know I'm spending all day or any significant time in the water.