kicker question

**bowguy84** · 05-15-2012, 09:41 AM

It's a long shaft don't know the weight

**ReelTime** · 05-16-2012, 06:48 AM

You should be fine. Love my Yamaha T8 high thrust.

**fishkiller16** · 05-16-2012, 07:49 AM

I have a 27ft Baha its 7000 lbs I have a 9.9 hp Honda longshaft on my Baha its ok on calm water it SUCKS trolling into the wind. I have to run it at 5500-6500 rpms going into a moderate wind to keep the speed where I need it 1.8-2.1. I pull only big boards and fish the Eastern Basin mostly, we do fish around the Islands in early May every year and troll a little slower when were there it was a little better trolling slower, my advise is to go with a 15hp Long shaft after this season I will be getting a 15hp for my boat. Just my .02cents.

**ReelTime** · 05-16-2012, 08:04 AM

fishkiller16 I highly suggest that you take a look at the Yamaha T9.9 high thrust. You would be amazed at how much more thrust it has compared to a standard 9.9...probably way more than a regular 15 horse motor. They are geared different and have huge low pitch props. Here's a link.

http://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards...ew#section-nav

**fishkiller16** · 05-16-2012, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by ReelTime

fishkiller16 I highly suggest that you take a look at the Yamaha T9.9 high thrust. You would be amazed at how much more thrust it has compared to a standard 9.9...probably way more than a regular 15 horse motor. They are geared different and have huge low pitch props. Here's a link.

http://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards...ew#section-nav

I have a high thrust yamaha on my 19 footer, I tried it and it didnt make much of a difference, just need more HP. I need to stay with honda as all the controls and wiring is for a honda and I'm not tearing it all out to change brands. (way more work than i wanna do....lol)

**bowguy84** · 05-16-2012, 11:18 AM

Thanks for all the advise I think I will hold out for a high thrust and more HP

**ReelTime** · 05-16-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by fishkiller16

I have a high thrust yamaha on my 19 footer, I tried it and it didnt make much of a difference, just need more HP. I need to stay with honda as all the controls and wiring is for a honda and I'm not tearing it all out to change brands. (way more work than i wanna do....lol)

That makes sence.