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How to Select Kicker Engines

Ryan DeChaine
Nov 01, 2015

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Kicker engines are extremely useful for many boating situations. They serve as a great backup if you have main engine issues; this is especially important on big water or remote locations. If you’re a troller and have a large primary outboard, kickers allow you to troll much slower, run quieter, and consume a fraction of the fuel while saving expensive hours on the big motor. Wired2Fish’s Scott Glorvigen provides some good information on choosing the proper kicker engine shaft length given the transom heighth of your boat.

Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.