Kicker size for 1992 2300 SCR

[inspektor32]

Hello all. New member here and new to the Maxum boating experience.

I will try to give as much info as possible. I want to install a kicker on my 1992 2300 for trolling and emergency. I live on Vancouver island, British Columbia, Canada and will be ocean trolling for salmon and also just general ocean cruising. I am considering a new yamaha high thrust 9.9. So far I have found that in all my talks with local dealers and online research, it's about a 60%/40% split on whether a 9.9 is powerful enough. 60% saying that it will be adequate. What 's everybody else running for kicker size? I would really like to hear some real world experience. Should I be looking at a 15 or 20 hp. Will that be too heavy for swim grid mounting?

Thank you for all your responses and happy and safe boating to all.

Ryan

[cunuck]

I will be doing the same thing on my 2400scr but I will use a 15hp because of wind and tide a 9.9 wont handle it so I have been told.I would rather have a little more HP to get to safety .I live in bc too and you know what wind will do .good luck

[shrew]

Welcome aboard inspektor32!!!

I've heard it has been done, and interestingly, more frequently up in your neck of the woods, though overall, this is not a 'Common' add on.

Can it be done, yes. Though I think 9.9 is a bit on the small side. Other considerations; I'm always conerned with is whether it can be tied in the existing steering with a remote throttle. Hanging out on the swim platform with a tiller steer is not ideal from a safety persective and I would think gives you limited ability to properly see 360 while underway.