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Author	Topic:   Sailmaster for Kicker
MJA	posted 02-25-2009 12:50 AM ET (US)         Has anyone tried a 8 hp Sailmaster on their Montauk 17? It seems like the longer shaft and sailboat prop might work well for backtrolling and operating in heavy chop?
Tohsgib	posted 02-25-2009 11:36 AM ET (US)             Should be a good match and weight is around 65lbs. Same weight as 6hp.
jimh	posted 02-26-2009 12:14 AM ET (US)             The Sailmaster motor probably also has good battery charging output.
boatdryver	posted 02-27-2009 10:57 AM ET (US)             I use an 8 hp outboard with a low pitch elephant ear (sailboat type) prop for trolling and back trolling on a 3500 lb welded aluminum inboard jet boat. I probably have a couple of hundred hours doing this including back trolling in currents up to 5 mph, up to 4-5 hours at a time, tiller steered. I never need more than about 60% throttle This type of prop works great for this application, and the twin cylinders reduce tiller vibration to a tolerable level. JimL

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