large enough kicker

[salmonquest]

My dad and I fish out of a 17.5' grady white.

I have found a good deal on a 4hp yamaha motor. I'm curious if this will push us in the 1-2 category for trolling for walleye.

Thanks for the input.

[Paulywood]

Can you find out how much thrust it delivers versus the weight of your boat? I know GW's are a pretty heavy, well built boat. The only time I have seen guys use kickers that small have been on smaller tin boats. It's hard to pass up a good deal but bigger would definitely be better if you can find one.

[mayvillemark]

We are walleye fishermen and we run a 5 hp on 22 foot aluminum I am guessing your grady is about the same weight it would probally work for walleye because if there is any waves you would be going with them but I dont seeit as much for helping you get in if the big motor wont start!

[Nailer]

That's a good sized boat. I would think a 9.9 would be better.

[salmonquest]

Yeah that's what I was thinking it's a good deal so maybe I'll work it out for our row boat. Thanks for the input.

[Adam Bomb]

It will do it, but im sure youll be working it hard. I think a 9.9 would serve you better. Nice to have a little more power if your in rougher conditions or your main ever lets you down.