ds541 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 i have a chance to get a 5hp merc.to use as a kicker for my 17.5 lund,will be used mainly for walleye will this motor be a good option or should i look for a larger motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslopok Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I ran a 4 horse 4 stroke as a kicker on my 16.5 lund side console with a 90 horse main motor. In calm water it would push the boat 6.2 mph. It sipped gas. Could troll all day on 1 gallon. I think the 5 would be fine for walleye fishing boat kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds541 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 thanks for the reply i've been looking for a 6hp 4 stroke for my boat and just ran across a 5.was'nt sure if the 5hp would do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman51 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 years ago i used a 3 hp on an old 16 ft fiberglass. it worked great on any water that i would fish. if it was to rough for that motor we just didnt fish.sherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCUM LINE Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just a heads up a 1 lunger will give u more viberateing than a two lung..AS IM looking for a 9.9 or bigger for a 20ft wooldridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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