Mercury 4.5hp

[jimalbert]

Mercury 4.5hp

Hey guys. Real quick question. A friend of mine died a few years ago and his wife called me yesterday about a motor she was selling. It's a merc 4.5. I'd like to take it off her hands but don't think it will be enough to push my fishmaster  196. Granted, I would only use it to troll and as emergency in case mercruiser wouldn't be working. I know it's not going to get me back in rough water but do you think it will push this fishmaster to trolling speeds?

 

Jim

[Hawkeye50]

I don't think you would have enough power to troll and maintain control,especially with any wind . I would recommend a min of 8 hp.