Kicker size?

[hookedupf7]

Kicker size?

I have 16 ft smokercraft angler. I am thinking about doing a kicker this year rather than using my trolling plate. Would a 5 horse Honda 4 stroke be enough motor? What size would you guys recommend?

[sstout]

I have a 16 ft starcraft. I run an 8 hp tohatsu fourstoke. Trolling speeds from 1.5-3 mph it runs at low rpm and is super gas efficient. I can't speak to a 5 hp, as if it would be enough, but I know the 8 is a great size for my 16 ft. 

[hookedupf7]

That's what I was looking for. I am thinking that an 8 might be better 

[finsntins]

i have a 16ft blue fin alm.center console with a 5 hp honda,pushes the boat just fine for trolling speeds.5 hp is plenty to push a 16fter.the only thing with a single cylinder kicker is the vibration.twins are alot smoother.

[cooter dog]

I have a 16 foot Legend,and a 8 horse yamaha it works great its hooked to my 40 horse for steering very good on fuel payed for itself almost the first years in saving .hope this helps

[Roughrider IV]

I've got a 5 merc, it is on a 17.5 ft sea nymph, with riggers out and pushing against wind, it's tough to maintain good speed and its loud as hell at 3 mph. Good for trolling slow for eyes though.


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[Blue Heron]

with pretty much any 4 stroke OB you will need to go to an 8hp to get a 2 cylinder engine - if you opt for a 5 or 6 hp you will get a single cyl - it will run much 'rougher' - the difference is very noticable. I started with a6hp tohatsu on my 16' lund and after a year upgraded to an 8hp - major difference - also it is much easier to get Elec start when you move up to 8hp

[Buckmaster7600]

I have a 6hp merc on my 16ft Starcraft. Couldn't be happier, it does vibrate a more than a twin but with a rubber mat on the transom it doesn't rattle the boat or anything. I have the sailboat prop and I couldn't be happier starts 2nd pull and will run all day on a gallon of gas.


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