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i4110peter
10-23-2011, 05:05 PM
I have a V20 steplift with a 165 mercruiser I/O. I want to get a trolling motor for it but not sure what is the right size range. All suggestions welcome. Thanks - Peter
spareparts
10-23-2011, 06:09 PM
Reel?, paging Mr. Reel?
randlemanboater
10-23-2011, 08:47 PM
There is always confussion when this comes up...you talking electric on the bow, or gas on the stern?
Destroyer
10-24-2011, 03:06 AM
I use a 9.9 Honda four stroker on the stern, but if the truth be known, a 15 -20 would be a better "get home" engine. Don't misunderstand me, the Honda is a great engine that pushes me just fine for trolling, but if the main engine fails, it's gonna take a longer time to make it back to shore with the smaller engine is all I'm saying. :head:
reelapeelin
10-24-2011, 05:30 AM
Reel?, paging Mr. Reel?


Something tells me he's lookin' for a gas kicker...
i4110peter
10-24-2011, 11:03 PM
Yes, I'm looking for a gas 4 stroke. Like the sound of the 15-20 hp. I'm also assuming that I will need a long shaft and hope that I can link it to the out drive for steering. Also thought about a trolling plate for the out drive but like the thought of and extra motor on board. I will remove one of the platforms to facilitate motor mount.
Destroyer
10-24-2011, 11:40 PM
Yes, I'm looking for a gas 4 stroke. Like the sound of the 15-20 hp. I'm also assuming that I will need a long shaft and hope that I can link it to the out drive for steering. Also thought about a trolling plate for the out drive but like the thought of and extra motor on board. I will remove one of the platforms to facilitate motor mount.

I use an "Easy-In" mounting bracket. That way I can use a short shaft engine since the mount allows me to raise and lower the Honda. And yes, I have it linked to my JohnnyRude main engine so that I can stear from the front of the boat. The only problem is that 4 stroke engines are heavier... make sure that whichever way you decide to go that the bracket you get is rated to safely handle the weight & hp of your kicker.:head:
yodaddy
10-25-2011, 12:11 AM
I'm using a 25" Yamaha 15hp with a 4 blade Solas 7" pitch prop for a kicker. It pushes the boat at hull speed (approx 7mph), and works great in a head sea or into the wind.