I suppose that would depend on how far away home would be.

I had a 2 horse Evinrude and found out that I could row faster. But in
calm water, if you weren't in a hurry, it would push a 14 footer quite
nicely.

The Evinrude had a very inefficient prop, maybe the Merc has a better one.

Side issue:
It is amazing to me to see someone put a 15 horse on a 25 foot sailboat,
when a 4 would push it just as fast, use less fuel, and be easier to put
away, and be much cheaper to purchase.

Jim

Denis Roy wrote:
I just picked up a canoe that came with a 2.2 HP merc. Would this be
powerful enough to use as a troller / kicker for my 17 1/2' fiberglass sea
ray? I was hoping it could serve to get us home if the main motor ever
quits.

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Denis Roy
D. Roy Woodcraft
www.ideasinwood.com