kicker motor size

[cimy3]

Hoping this is the right forum.

I have a 24' Thompson hardtop and I am looking for a kicker to put on....question is what size. I have seen alot of similar boats that have 9.9 hp kickers. I have my eye on an 8hp four stroke...would that work?

Thanks for the help.

Ray

 

[JB]

Re: kicker motor size

That might not be enough for a 24' Thompson if you ever need it to battle current or winds. I would be looking at at least 15, maybe 20HP.

 

[cimy3]

Re: kicker motor size

I was thinking that a 15 would be better.

JB. Also, saw this section after I posted the first....guess, I should have waited for a mod. to move it. Sorry.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: kicker motor size

Yamaha T8s work great on boats that size, they also make a 9.9 and 15 high thrust, but the 8 is what most people use.

 

[gss036]

Re: kicker motor size

I have a Yamaha T9.9 (high thrust) on my 23 Seacraft. I had a 15 hp Honda previously, you get more control with the T9.9, a little more speed w/the 15 hp Honda, but much.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: kicker motor size

I'm with JB on this one. It will move the boat O.K. on flat calm waters but may well not be enough against stronger currents.