bracket brand for kicker motor

[McPhee]

Thanks for all your help on kicker motor size posted a few days ago. That was my first post on your board and I must say all of you are very helpful. I appreciate that. THANKS!<br /><br />Based upon your suggestions, I am looking for a Johnson or Evenrude engine in the 5-10 hp range with the larger sizes being favored for my 19 foot glass boat with 1/0. Plan to troll with it more than anything. <br /><br />I have three more questions if I may. First I been looking on Ebay for a motor and mounting bracket. They have several motor mounting brackets listed for kickers. The brands are Fulton, Spar, Garelick and OMC. Any real preferences?<br /><br />Next as was suggested I plan to tie the Mercruiser to the kicker to steer from the driver's seat. Any preferences in kind and source of a steering linkage?<br /><br />Lastly, has anyone purchased or had shipped an engine from Ebay as a source? Shipping costs $50 to $150 depending upon seller and they use UPS, FedEX or Greyhound (I thought Greyhound went out of business?). I am concerned the engine my not make the trip well in shipping.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />McPhee

 

[sloopy]

Re: bracket brand for kicker motor

I would recomend a heavy duty bracket, the weaker brackets get jammed when you forget to raise them and hit full power with the bigger engine .<br /><br />I will get you a link in a second.

 

[sloopy]

Re: bracket brand for kicker motor

OK here is what I have, and I use it with a 5, 9.9 and 15. <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...arch_in_category=t&view_id=4402&page_number=3

 

[PuddleJumper]

Re: bracket brand for kicker motor

I bought a 9.9 on ebay and was shipped UPS. What a disaster. Motor arrived looking like it was dropped off the loading dock. Dealing with UPS over damages was a nightmare. I don't know if other carriers better , but from my experience I would avoid UPS

 

[Boatist]

Re: bracket brand for kicker motor

Buy a kicker bracket that will handle twice the weight of your motor. I feel most are way over rated. For My 15HP Johnson I used 2 Garelick brackets and hooked them together. Both were rated to handle motor up 20HP. Having the 2 hooked together took all the side to side movement out of the bracket when trailering.<br /><br />I used an EZ Steer to connect kicker to my I/O and it works great. Before you do it you may want to see if your I/O has power steering and if it does, can you turn the outdrive without the motor turning the power steering pump.