Kicker - Too Long

hank schneider · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:42 am Post subject: Kicker - Too Long

Hello Brats
The Kicker with a 20" shaft I bought on E-bay turns out to be a 25". It looks like the Prop Cavitation plate will end up a few (3) inches below the bottom of the boat. Can the brackets which raise and lower kickers be used in the up position to get the motor up a little or is there somekind of locking mechanism when down?
Thanks
Hank

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:03 pm Post subject:

Depends on the bracket, but many of them will lock at intermediate positions.

On a kicker motor, being a few inches too deep won't negatively affect anything.

thataway · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

Yes, the brackets can be used in the up postion, and most which are adjustable, can be used in any position, even though they do not have a true "Lock". The problem with the longer shaft, is that it may drag in the water when the motor is locked "up"--

Having the cavitation plate 3" below the hull is not a problem, and may give cleaner water to operate in.