Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: What size trolling motor for salmon.
Posted by Hanen on 10/04/20 - 1:01 PM
#1
Just got a 2001 Dauntless 16 with a 115 Yamaha, what size of kicker motor would be best too troll for salmon please?
Posted by gypsmjim on 10/04/20 - 4:37 PM
#2
A 3.5 would propel you fast enough at close to WOT, but an 8 or 9.9 would be most efficient.
Whatever you buy, you will need to change the prop to be the lowest pitch available, or sometimes called a sailboat prop.
Posted by Walt Krafft on 10/05/20 - 7:25 AM
#4
I trolled on Lake Michigan for years using the main motor on my 17'. The original 80 horse Merc lasted 3 years, the 90 Evinrude I replaced it with was going strong after 3 years when I moved away from the lake. I was rarely going too fast, but if I was, I would drop a 5 gallon bucket off the front to act as a drag. The way I had the boat rigged with 4 downriggers and 5 to 7 rods, there was no room for a kicker.