Kicker Steering / mount vs. Trim Tab clearance

jlastofka

Hi,

I'm getting a new 22 cruiser with a Honda VTEC 90 and High Thrust 9.9. The dealer and I thought we'd have the engine shop make an offset kicker mount to clear the trim tab and then have a connector link between the engines so the main steering would steer the kicker. Both have electric tilt and the engine controls will be together on a standard Honda dual throttle quadrant.

I want all this on the starboard side so I can still use the swim step on the port side, clear of the hoses, cables, etc.

The engine shop is starting to think the idea isn't going to work out. (no room, bad angles, ??) I'll go there next week to have a look. What are other people doing? I've been reading some of the messages here and looking at Cabella's and autopilots and remotes and .....

Thanks,
Jeff

Edwin · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject: mounting kicker

Jeff

I used the "mini jacker" bracket to mount the 9.9 on my boat.
It worked, but it keeps the same angle as the transom and the cost is reasonable. A custom made one that would put the motor vertical would give you more clearance. I purchased the connecting rod from Cabella's. I am happy with that option. to install the rod, We made two bracket and installed them on both motors to give us the proper clearance for the cables and such.
I remove the rod when I am ready to tillt up the 9.9 and travel.
My set up is on the port side with the swim step on the starboard side but I dont see any reason you cant make it work.
I have a few pictures of the set up in my album.
I got all the ideas from others on the site that got this done before me so you will find lots of options as you brouse.
Good luck
Ed

Chris Bulovsky · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject:

Jeff- I have the 90 Honda and 9.9 with the tilt. I did not need a bracket for this. Clearances are super close. I also have a photo in my album of this. I thought I would need a bracket as well but found that if I inverted the steering link I got the clearances required.

Also a tip for the 9.9..........It likes to be level when starting it.

good Luck

Chris Bulovsky

Chris Bulovsky · Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:45 am Post subject: Island hopping

Jeff- I have the 90 Honda and 9.9 with the tilt. I did not need a bracket for this. Clearances are super close. I also have a photo in my album of this. I thought I would need a bracket as well but found that if I inverted the steering link I got the clearances required.

Also a tip for the 9.9..........It likes to be level when starting it.

good Luck

Chris Bulovsky

Please ignore this one.

Would the nerds delete this???

rob bauerle · Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 11:54 am Post subject:

does anyone have pictures of how the attached a steering bar from the Honda 9.9 to the honda 90

jlastofka · Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject: Honda 90 to 9.9 steering link

Mine worked out well. I can leave it connected even when tilted.

I can get you a picture but it might be a couple days from now.

rob bauerle · Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject:

that would be great, where did you mount your rod holders, I'm new to c dorys and everyone on the site has made me so paranoid about drilling holes that I haven't even mounted my rod holders yet.

rob bauerle · Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:05 am Post subject:

Thanks chris for the pictures of the steering sit up for the kicker

rogerbum · Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:33 am Post subject:

nieking · Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 2:37 pm Post subject: Kicker mount

Jeff,
I did what LADY-C did and it worked out great.
Pics in my album.

rob bauerle · Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 8:01 am Post subject:

thanks guys. Like the cutting board