Kicker size for a 23' Fiberglass

[tlox]

Upgrading from an 18' aluminum to a 23' Fiberglass.  New boat weighs 3300 lbs dry w/o the engine.  Main engine is a 200 HP Yamaha.

 

I have a 7.5 HP Mercury kicker i've used for years on my aluminum for trolling.  I'm wondering if that would have enough thrust to push the new boat trolling 2.5 - 3.0

 

Anyone have any experience with this size motor pushing that size boat?

 

Thanks in advance!

[Don Supon]

With a high thrust prop, it probably will work. But will be running at high RPMs to go 3 MPH. 2 or 4 stroke is a factor on gas consumption.

[Chas0218]

It should work long as it is in clear water (prop below transom).  I push my 23' proline using a 7.5hp Johnson and I can get about 3.5-4.5mph against a 3' chop. Granted its at full throttle but it works and doesn't get overheated while doing it.

[tlox]

thanks for the replies.... going to take it out with the 7.5 and see what it can do.  The new boat put a dent in the wallet so buying a new 4 stroke 9.9 is not in the cards for the moment.

[Chas0218]

They can do that.