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Message Subject: Should I get a kicker engine or not?

esoxnut

Posted 8/12/2007 8:39 PM (#269687)
Subject: Should I get a kicker engine or not?

Posts: 127

Location: Brookfield

I have a 17 1/2 foot Smoker Craft with a 115 Mariner. I can troll down to 2.9 to 3.1 MPH at the slowest. This has been fine for Muskie fishing but is way to fast for Walleye and other fish. I do however spend 98% of my time on Muskies so it's not the end of the world to use my electric for eveything else. But it really sucks up the gas when I'm out for 5 or 6 hours trolling. Will a kicker get better gas millage? Can I get away with something smaller than a 10 hp 4 stroke? I was thinking of changing my prop but I dont think it will save much on gas. I have a 21 pitch prop now, would a 23 be better? Will spending more money on fishing finally push my wife over the edge? lol
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sworrall

Posted 8/13/2007 8:40 AM (#269721 - in reply to #269687)
Subject: Re: Should I get a kicker engine or not?

Posts: 32958

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

There are lots of kickers out there on th3e used market, look for a 6 hp used.

Fisher

Posted 8/13/2007 9:38 AM (#269728 - in reply to #269721)
Subject: Re: Should I get a kicker engine or not?

Posts: 427

Location: Roseau

I have a 16 ft. dual console deep V, i just purchased a 6.0 of Ebay for $750, it looks brand new, very low hours. I bet it pushes the boat 7 to 9 mph.

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