kicker recommendations

[Steplift 72']

I tried a 6 hp Evinrude for kicker on a 17 Aquasport. I used it once when the 115 quit, pushed my boat about 3 mph flat calm seas. After that boat I always carried a bigger kicker or had twins. I've had a 9.9 four stroke and 25 two stroke since then, both worked well. I doubt a 6 hp kicker would move a V20 if you were going against any wind or waves. I sold the 9.9 Yamaha four stroke for $500 to a guy with a 30' sailing cat.

[dboyd351]

I think it really depends on what you want it to do. 6 hp may be a little small, but if you want it just for trolling slowly I think maybe you'd be OK. I wouldn't want to rely on it to get me home.

If your friend will let it go for next to nothing and you've already got the bracket on your stern, I don't see where you have much to lose.