Adding a kicker
Hunter4
Posted 1/5/2009 7:37 AM (#353143)
Subject: Adding a kicker




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Good Morning Everyone,

I've got an Alumacraft 175 cs with a Yamaha F115 and I can troll down to about 2.75 mph. I would like to add a kicker for peace of mind I fish some pretty remote water and the piece of mind would be great. I also want to be able to fish slower in the fall and at the above speeds I'm not quite where I want to be.

My questions are these. First is a 6 horse going to be big enough for the boat I'm in? My next question is I want to be able to pull the kicker to put on another boat. Can I set it up for steering with the big motor and then unattach it for use on a smaller boat for portages?

Thanks

Dave
Fisher
Posted 1/5/2009 7:46 AM (#353144 - in reply to #353143)
Subject: RE: Adding a kicker





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Location: Roseau		I would think a 6 hp would be fine. I have a 6 hp on a 16 ft. dual console deep V, and use it for fall trolling. Can troll down as slow as I need and up to 6 mph. Have not thought I needed more power and have been in some pretty nasty stuff on LOTW in the fall. Yes you can hook up to the main motor with a tie bar and remove it to take the kicker off, I have one, cant rememeber the name of the tie bar though. You could also use the troll master for throttle at the console if you needed it.
Hunter4
Posted 1/5/2009 7:48 AM (#353146 - in reply to #353143)
Subject: Re: Adding a kicker




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Thanks Fisher,

Shep
Posted 1/5/2009 9:05 AM (#353157 - in reply to #353146)
Subject: Re: Adding a kicker





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Goldeneye is the tie bar accessory. Panther Marine sells them. About $30.00. Most marine stores and Gander stores have them.