Mounting a kicker on our 25 Cruiser

journey on · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:51 pm Post subject:

Just as a thought in steering the boat whilest the main engine is dead and one is using the kicker: It turns out that the main acts a a rudder. The one time when we used the small motor to get us to a safe place, Judy held the kicker straight and with full throttle and I steered the boat using the wheel.

She mentioned that I got the better job, so a suggestion is: If there is a tie between the motors, you could lock the kicker throttle and steer from the cabin. However judy was happy we got somewhere safe.

I think a 20" shaft would be better, also just a suggestion since I assume you're going to get a new motor. Also, I assume the kicker will tilt forward on the Garelick bracket to be completely out of the water.

Boris

eNORMous · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:55 pm Post subject:

My 9.9 is a 20" shaft. The downward movement of the Garelick is 15 1/2". Good point on the main (engine) rudder whilst "trolling" home. Laughing

And, yes, the kicker arches forwards (or backwards) - e.g. aftwards of the transom towards the water.

localboy · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:48 pm Post subject:

So it is a 20" shaft. I couldn't tell from the pic, although I knew it wasn't a 25' shaft. I'm encouraged by the fact that the kicker isn't dragging thru the water mounted w/ the Garelick.

eNORMous · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:12 pm Post subject:

Correct. When I initially read your thread, I thought you were talking about the vertical height/direction of the Garelick - which is 15 1/2" (it was late - I was ready for bed). Not realizing by "leg", you meant the shaft of the kicker. Smile

416rigby · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:13 pm Post subject:

Get a Troll Master throttle for your kicker, it's very handy to have and easy to install. You can then adjust throttle from the helm. We use it when we troll.

http://www.troll-masterpro.com/

Rick