How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

[ba_50]

As you can see the back slopes down and back in. A standard kicker attachment won't work. Thanks.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

No,,, cant really see that as you posted a pic of the front of the boat.

 

[marcortez]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

The "kicker" motor is laying on the ground......OUT of the boat. Yuck yuck!!

I don't believe any boat manufacturer specifically engineers their boats to accommodate a kicker motor.

Sure, some have room for one and some don't....your Glastron clearly does not have the room.

 

[109jb]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

Is this a joke? If you want a kicker you have the wrong kind of boat.

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

Yup, that boat was never designed to use a kicker. You'd have to fabricate a pretty odd bracket to accommodate that one.

 

[JimS123]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

The "kicker" motor is laying on the ground......OUT of the boat. Yuck yuck!!

I don't believe any boat manufacturer specifically engineers their boats to accommodate a kicker motor.

Sure, some have room for one and some don't....your Glastron clearly does not have the room.

Many of the current model Crestliners are specifically designed with kickers in mind. Even their I/Os have a "pocket" built into the transom, with a self-bailing motor well and even provisions for steering and fuel lines.

I would personally never own a boat without a kicker. Thus, my choices in make and model are limited.

 

[marcortez]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

Many of the current model Crestliners are specifically designed with kickers in mind. Even their I/Os have a "pocket" built into the transom, with a self-bailing motor well and even provisions for steering and fuel lines.

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Thanks for enlightening my "belief".....appreciated.

 

[ba_50]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

My 1970 Sylvan had room for a kicker and it putt-putted me back maybe 4x when the 35 quit.

A group on a boat were recently on the Illinois River and the motor quit. Everybody but the boat owner swam for it and he got run over by a barge.

I may sell this one and get a 16' semi-V with a wide transom. Can't understand why they don't have a place for a kicker on all boats.

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

They don't make a place for them because they aren't useful for 99% of boaters. Nothing like dragging around a small engine on the back of your boat for off chance that you are stranded by the main engine. You also have to use the kicker in order to ensure it will "save" you when the big engine goes out. Many boats of that size have an eletric trolling motor that would get them to shore in an emergency.

 

[109jb]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

If you just want it so you don't get run over by a barge, a trolling motor will do that. They even have trolling motors that mount on top of the big motor's anti-ventilation plate. They are up out of the water when on plane, but under water at other times.

 

[ba_50]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

A trolling motor on the back of the Tohatsu might work, although the current is strong on the River.

Just remembered another story. My Dad and a friend had a good sized boat and were heading out into the Gulf of Mexico to some sunken fishing structure and found two guys floating around with a dead motor on a 12 foot jon boat. You don't think they were glad to get out of that boat?

I believe in an extra motor.

 

[Stachi]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

As you can see the back slopes down and back in. A standard kicker attachment won't work. Thanks.

you have a 'go-fast' , not a fishing boat...if fishing is what you want to do , sell that one, and get a boat suited to your needs...jmho

 

[EddiePetty]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

Obvious answer......They didn't !!!!!

 

[109jb]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

A trolling motor on the back of the Tohatsu might work, although the current is strong on the River.

Just remembered another story. My Dad and a friend had a good sized boat and were heading out into the Gulf of Mexico to some sunken fishing structure and found two guys floating around with a dead motor on a 12 foot jon boat. You don't think they were glad to get out of that boat?

I believe in an extra motor.

I boat on the Illinois near Morris and a trolling motor would have no problem. I have a 70 lb thrust 24V trolling motor on my 16 foot Sea Ray (really 17 feet), and I can make a wake and drive upstream no problem. It was also $1000 but I use it for fishing, not as a backup. The 12v 55 lb thrust engine mounted trooling motor is $600.

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/engine_mount/freshwater.aspx

 

[starcraft1982]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

they didnt expect you to.Kicker motors are used to troll slower than your big motor while fishing.I do understand your desire for alternate means of propulsion,though and i suggest the trolling motors that mount to your cav. plate on the lower unit.They ride completely out of tthe water when on plane.however,they MAY cause slightly lower holeshot time by causing a little more drag(if skiing is your thing).If thats the worry for you,then just design a simple mount for a hand controlled trolling motor and stow it somewhere.

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

ski & speed boats do not have kicker motors-period.
only a fishing boat would have a kicker.

ba-50 ..that is a beautiful Glastron speed boat you got!
if you want to trade for an aluminum one with a transom bracket that you can mount a kicker on let me know.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

It seems that a lot of participants in this forum are fixated on kicker motors, primarily as a safety back-up for the primary motor. As an experienced boater in a heavily boated area, I can tell you, that is not how most people think. A person new to boating, generally, who looks to this forum for education, will get the wrong impression.*
I've seen too many posts here where a newbie seems to equate a kicker with an anchor, running lights and PFD's. Better to first get a paddle, which can be deployed in the water for propulsion or in the air to summon a tow.
If the story above about the 12' jon boat being stranded is supposed to "prove" the necessity of a kicker, well, just stop and think about it a minute.
If the story about the people swimming away from their disabled boat is supposed to prove the necessity for a kicker, you got the wrong message. You do not swim away from a disabled boat in almost all circumstances.
Haulnazz got it right; 99% of boaters don't "need" one. As others said, their primary function is for fishing. The back up feature is a bonus.
The people who boat alone offshore, or in remote wilderness, and need the back-up, are the 1%. Well, maybe those with crappy primary motors, too.

*He will also think the primary definition of "boat" is a i/o bowrider sofaboat that is kept on a trailer, covered. Tain't so.

 

[JimS123]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

It seems that a lot of participants in this forum are fixated on kicker motors, primarily as a safety back-up for the primary motor. As an experienced boater in a heavily boated area, I can tell you, that is not how most people think. A person new to boating, generally, who looks to this forum for education, will get the wrong impression.*
I've seen too many posts here where a newbie seems to equate a kicker with an anchor, running lights and PFD's. Better to first get a paddle, which can be deployed in the water for propulsion or in the air to summon a tow.
If the story above about the 12' jon boat being stranded is supposed to "prove" the necessity of a kicker, well, just stop and think about it a minute.
If the story about the people swimming away from their disabled boat is supposed to prove the necessity for a kicker, you got the wrong message. You do not swim away from a disabled boat in almost all circumstances.
Haulnazz got it right; 99% of boaters don't "need" one. As others said, their primary function is for fishing. The back up feature is a bonus.
The people who boat alone offshore, or in remote wilderness, and need the back-up, are the 1%. Well, maybe those with crappy primary motors, too.

*He will also think the primary definition of "boat" is a i/o bowrider sofaboat that is kept on a trailer, covered. Tain't so.

I'm the one that said I wouldn't own a boat without one. My fishing passion is trolling, and we go after several species with different tackle, including downriggers in the Great Lakes. Some of our outings require very slow speed, and my I/O won't go slow enough. I don't consider a trolling plate as a viable alternative, thus for me my kicker is a necessity not a "nice to have".

The safety factor is just an added incentive. When my boat was new, I had 3 warranty issues with my Mercruiser that put the engine out of commission. One time I was a good 12 miles from the launch ramp. Every time I was in the Upper Niagara River, above Niagara Falls. Each time, my kicker was deployed and running in 2 or 3 minutes and I was back on course.

Its nice to be self-reliant. I know that I'll never have to ask anyone for a tow. For the newby that reads these boards, if they read enough threads they should realize that nothing is cast in stone and different poeple have dfferent opinions.

 

[NHGuy]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

I fully agree with Home Cookin on this topic. If you are out where it's dangerous to have failed propulsion you should have redundancy, like a kicker, trolling motor, or twin engines.
If, like many of us, you know your engine is right, you have that added security.
If I am ever on a river, which ain't likely, there is my anchor and a phone or radio for a call to my towing insurer. Which with my state of anal engine & drivetrain care is not very apt to be needed. And my boat is just wrong for saltwater, bringing it there would be a travesty. So offshore ain't happening.
Just a response for some of the non fishing folks.

 

[25thmustang]

Re: How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

I would think your average lake/river boater (not fisherman) would not have a kicker motor. I too think of them for trolling and fishing, not for a back-up in case of emergency.

The boat shown above appears to be a ski boat of sorts. I would think (based off the 18' ski boat at my fathers house) it was never designed to have a kicker/trolling motor. One could be added with the right bracket and some clever engineering, but I wouldn't think a boat like that would lend itself to being out away from safety (or at least other boaters) where the benefit of a kicker is dramitcally different.