I think it depends on what you're expecting to do with the motor.
All day long trolling cranks or pulling spinners, or being out there in high winds - get a 4 stroke kicker, I don't think you'll be happy with any electric.
If you don't plan on continuous use and mostly in calm water conditions, then an electric will work just fine for you IMHO. My reccommendation would be a 36V setup with 100lbs+ of thrust, but depending on your planned use and your expectations, and of course your budget, you could probably get by with a 24V/80lbs motor. I wouldn't go any less than that. There are also engine mounted setups available with 100+ lbs of thrust, but they're a real compromise in terms of performance and handling.
I've got 24V/80lb front and rear motors on my 1900 Pro V, and if I had it to do over again (I didn't get to rig the front motor and batteries, they were already rigged when I bought it), I would go with a 36V system. More power, and more battery life, especially on those windier days when you're working the motors hard just holding position.
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