Re: Kicker steering to I/O
Those brackets work but buy the best one you can afford. Is there a "lift assist" of some kind? Some of the spring-only ones I've used were a bear to raise up and the ones that were easy to lift you almost had to stand on the kicker to make it go down. I assume those issues have been addressed by now. Do you have electric start on the kicker? It might be difficult to pull start in the full down position and I can't tell how much room you have back at the transom.
On the positive side, you will love having the two motors steer form the helm while trolling. I later added a troll control so the kicker speed can also be controlled at the helm. Very happy with it and easy to install.
15hp seems about right for that size boat. A very comfortable looking ride.
sorry grabbed the wrong pic.
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MODEL NUMBERS
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Raise and lower trolling and auxiliary motors on power and sailboats with ease
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Extra Wide 11 1/2" (29cm) Black Poly Mounting Board for new, wider style motor locking clamps used on late model outboard motors
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Heavy-duty stainless steel torsion springs help counterbalance motor’s weight
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No electric start, but kicks on very easily. When fishing I'll have the back bench seat out so can get right to it; haven' started on boat but thinking I'll be good.
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