Help: 17' 1988 bayliner Trophy. Mounting Kicker

[curtito]

I purchased a Bayliner Trophy, 17 foot, model 1710, 1988 model with the centre console. I bought a 9.9HP outboard and a good kicker bracket. But now that I went to install the bracket, it appears the back of the hull on the sides is just simply thin fibreglass and i can not mount to this. Has anyone mounted a kicker on one of these? Do I need a special Kicker or would I have to run some wood on the inside? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[gcboat]

Re: Help: 17' 1988 bayliner Trophy. Mounting Kicker

Even though I'm not all that familiar with your boat I'd be really tempted to do the plywood - or aluminum - backing that you mentioned.
I know a 9.9 is not a powerhouse but there will still be some added stress and strain that you should avoid if possible. My $.02

 

[curtito]

Re: Help: 17' 1988 bayliner Trophy. Mounting Kicker

Thanks. The port side I can not even access, so it is looking like I will have to mount on the starboard side where at least I can access the inside. There is about 2 feet of clearance in the hole I can access. Would you recommend just putting as big of a piece of plywood as I can fi in there...drill through the hull and plywood and mount...or is there any other special tricks?