kicker motor question?

[ds541]

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?

[sslopok]

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.

[ds541]

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.

[sherman51]

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

[SCUM LINE]

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