Transom Pad for Kicker?

Tortuga · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject: Transom Pad for Kicker?

What are folks using for a transom pad for a kicker? I just want to protect the gelcoat, and plan to put the kicker on the transom next to the main.

I'm thinking of something like this:

lloyds · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

I need one for my 2 hp honda. Where did you find that one?

Tortuga · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject:

This was off the West Marine site:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SiteSearchView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&keyword=transom+pad&Ntt=transom+pad&N=377+710&y=12&x=29&storeId=10001&Ntk=Primary+Search&ddkey=SiteSearch

lloyds · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

Seems a little spendy, but certainly what I need.

thataway · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject:

I have used them in small boats and dinghies in the past. They work fine.

Fairbanks Fisher · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

How did that pad work with your kicker? I have a Honda 9.9 that by the owner's manual states it will fit on a transom up to 57 mm (2.2 inches) thick and my transom is about 60 mm thick. The kicker bracket opens up to about 60.5 mm but I don't have any room for a pad. I'm with you regarding protecting the gel coat.

Tortuga · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject:

The Transom Pad was a total bust -- it tore almost immediately and I ended up scratching the transom anyway. In the end, I attached a large square of teak (8" x 10" x 2") with two large bolts to put the 6 hp kicker on.

I think with a 9.9 you'll need to attach either a Garelick type motor bracket or a larger piece of teak with four bolts -- or just get used to the idea that the Gel Coat will get scratched.

If there is room, you can attach a piece of starboard to protect the transom. Seems most folks use the Garelick type bracket.

Good luck! Let us know what you decided.

Matt

saltspring · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject:

I had the same experience with that exact transom pad. The pad tore right away and I had thrown $30 away. There is not enough room on my transom for that pad to fit anyway. If I were doing it again I would look at buying a cheap mud flap from an auto supply store instead and saving the "marine" premium for a cheap piece of rubber.