will a 4stroke 4 horse kiker push my 17 foot aluminum boat

[12pointer]

hi im looking to put a kiker on my boat but it is a bass boat style so i cant mount the motor directly on the transom.i will prob need a motor bracket any1 know of any good brackets?i was also wondering what size kiker i should get for my 17 foot aluminum boat?thanx!

[Fang]

on bigger water with any kind of wind I would say no. I run a 17.5 creastliner and used a 6HP for a couple weeks on temagami as a kicker. I found on many days out there I would have liked a bit more power to battle the wind.

 

If you've got one use it. If you're buying I would go bigger.

[grt1]

I just got a flyer in the mail from Proctor Marine in Simcoe. they have a trolling motor bracket on sale for under $100. I have one of the same kind and the bracket is well made and sturdy.

 

If it is a heavy boat you are trying to push with a kicker, don't go smaller than a 9.9

[DRIFTER_016]

If it is a heavy boat you are trying to push with a kicker, don't go smaller than a 9.9

 

I agree 9.9 is IMHO optimal.

You can even use it to power a zodiac or 12 foot tinny for smaller waters.

I'm looking at a 9.9 and zodiac for flyouts and kicker for my 18 footer.

[fishhunter]

i run a 9.9 high thrust on my 23' charter boat great in all types of winds. as for the bracket make sure you use the one for 4-strokes about 3-500$. do not use the 100$ ones!! if you need any help pm me

Edited February 25, 2009 by fishhunter

[lew]

I'll agree with the others that you may want to go a bit larger on the horsepower.

 

I had a 6HP longshaft Merc on my 1650 Crestliner and while it would push the boat along perfectly for trolling, it had some difficulty turning into a strong crosswind unless I cranked up the throttle.

[taper]

My father in law runs a 6 Hp 4 stroke on his 16 foot bow rider and it is fine on normal days but a little light in the wind. I have an 8 Hp high thrust on my 17 foot bow rider and even in big waves it will allow for easy steering. The high thrust is designed to allow you to steer a larger boat at idle or just above in the wind.

[tizfun]

I ran a Yamaha 4hp 4 Stroke on the back of my Princecraft 167 with a 90 Yamaha.. It worked perfect.... Transom was wide enough..

 

I really miss her..

 

 

 

TIZ

[fishhunter]

hope this helps you http://www.thefind.com/sports/info-4-stroke-motor-bracket

[Terry]

I have a 5 hp 4 stroke on mine and it pushes it just fine

never have to give it much gas

 

but unless you have a good deal line un on the 4hp, it never hurts to go bigger

Edited February 26, 2009 by Terry

[PERCHER]

Like the others have said If you don't have a kicker as of yet I would go bigger.I run a Yamaha 9.9 high thrust on my 17ft Lund .No bracket was needed .And works great steering in tandom with my main motor.You can even add a Troll Master so you can control the speed of the kicker anywhere in the boat.I guess the weight of the boat would make a difference as well.Lighter boat smaller motor.

Edited February 26, 2009 by Percher

[Mike the Pike]

I myself just use a 2hp Honda with a long shaft it does a fine job. full throttle it pushes my 16 foot Lund 4.5mph

 

I don't fish the great lakes so I don't need bigger. it has performed well for me even on a decent chop on Quinte.

 

Your boat however is fiberblass and much heavier you could always try out the 4 horse if it does not work out then sell it and go bigger.

 

Good Luck

 

[stan_133]

i'm looking at buying a kicker same as you bud. i've call a few places and only bass pro has called back about the bracket i need to get the motor on my boat. i forget the persons name but i was told that to have it installed and parts for a 4 stroke kicker would cost about $650 before taxes. i'm looking to get the 6hp not not the 4 hp 4-stroke though.