Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: New Kicker

Posted by dreamboat on 06/10/09 - 3:17 PM

I am looking at a kicker for my 17 montauk and i am wondering if 4hp is enough to work as a trolling motor and emergency back up? Any thoughts.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/10/09 - 3:26 PM

I would suggest a 6 or 8 hp...

http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=7

Posted by dreamboat on 06/10/09 - 4:55 PM

That is great, i think i am going to go with an 8hp it was just a killer deal on the 4hp. It is a 20" shaft so i am looking for a way to mount it. What recommendatiosn do you all have? straight to Transom or mount, what are my options?

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/10/09 - 5:03 PM

Straight on the transom for a Classic Montauk up until 2002...
http://users.sisqtel.net/blewis/Monta...ntauk.html

Same type of installation on an Outrage too.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=48

Dual engine controls also makes it easy to control the kicker.

Posted by dreamboat on 06/10/09 - 8:34 PM

thanks for the help.