Trolling is my game and I use a 9.8 Merc kicker. *Mine is on the port side and batteries starboard the boat is pretty even except for me. *Trolling for walleyes 1.5 - 2.0 is the speed needed, which is very easy for the 9.8. * *Billy Mac *;D Mine is tightened down and I use the helm for steering.
Here is a video of us trolling.
http://media.putfile.com/Macs-Back