Yes, I could use a trolling motor, but, I would then have to register it with the State of TN for a fee each year plus put numbers on the side of it. I would also have to lug around the 12V battery. Over the past few years, I have wade fished more than using the NuCanoe. As I get older and the old body gets weaker, I will have a trolling motor on it, but, until then, I really do enjoy using a double-bladed paddle and just explore. I usually paddle upstream about 4 miles and eat a light shore lunch and then float fish my way back to the vehicle.