Do I need a kicker motor?

[macojoe]

If out of gas what you going to use for the kicker?? I always thought of getting one but never did, was always near traffic and got towed the 2 times I needed to. But its always a good idea!

[roffey]

Originally Posted by macojoe

If out of gas what you going to use for the kicker?? I always thought of getting one but never did, was always near traffic and got towed the 2 times I needed to. But its always a good idea!

LOL, and if out of gas how would I start the kicker... I guess I ment if I had motor problems,,

[Genie Aye]

Here in the NW--I run the lakes without my kicker quite often--but on the saltwater--the kicker is always on the boat with fresh gas and ready to go, just to get me in if needed--and it will happen sooner or later--I have used it several times over 35 years of boating---Crap happens.

[roffey]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Here in the NW--I run the lakes without my kicker quite often--but on the saltwater--the kicker is always on the boat with fresh gas and ready to go, just to get me in if needed--and it will happen sooner or later--I have used it several times over 35 years of boating---Crap happens.

I think I can get a 20 hp for $1500. Is that to much? I can wait until next fall when the deals are on...

[awthacker]

You can buy an annual SeaTow or Towboat US membership for $150 per year. I wouldn't want anything to do with a kicker. Just an expensive accessory you'll never use. Face it... You're not pushing your boat 25 miles up river with a 9.9.

[Genie Aye]

Is the boat you are using the one in your avatar? A 20 hp is probably more than you need--it is just a back up--a 9.9 would probably do the job, after all it sounds like a back up and it is just a back up that will get you in to somewhere safe.

If you do not want a back up/repatition on board your boat and you want to count on sea tow or whoever when you get in trouble--then that is up to you---but if she is going to break down--it will be at the most inopportune time--and waiting for a tow boat may not save you or your boat---but do as you may

[roffey]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Is the boat you are using the one in your avatar? A 20 hp is probably more than you need--it is just a back up--a 9.9 would probably do the job, after all it sounds like a back up and it is just a back up that will get you in to somewhere safe.

If you do not want a back up/repatition on board your boat and you want to count on sea tow or whoever when you get in trouble--then that is up to you---but if she is going to break down--it will be at the most inopportune time--and waiting for a tow boat may not save you or your boat---but do as you may

yup that's my girl. I do agree all I want is to get off the water if in trouble. Never having had a boat this big I was not sure how big a motor I need.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Here in the NW--I run the lakes without my kicker quite often--but on the saltwater--the kicker is always on the boat with fresh gas and ready to go, just to get me in if needed--and it will happen sooner or later--I have used it several times over 35 years of boating---Crap happens.

Ok everyone get out of the way - this boat has a 200 HO on it !!!