Sorry for cross-post. I put the original in wrong category..
I am confused about what additional items are needed for a kicker motor. I am interested in a 9.9 EXLPT Pro CT (25-inch shaft). Boat is 2018 Crestliner 1950 WT, with Mercury Verado 4 Stroke main engine.
One dealer says I need a Hydraulic steering kit because the Verado requires hydraulic steering (along with the controller).
A second dealer said he would attach a “rocker arm” to the main engine, I believe that means not doing the hydraulic kit.
There is a difference in price of about $1,300 for the hydraulic option, but I am not sure what the benefits of hydraulic over rocker arm would be. Could someone help me understand the options? How difficult is it to install it all myself? Are there any step-by-step instructions / videos to install it?
I am confused about what additional items are needed for a kicker motor. I am interested in a 9.9 EXLPT Pro CT (25-inch shaft). Boat is 2018 Crestliner 1950 WT, with Mercury Verado 4 Stroke main engine.
One dealer says I need a Hydraulic steering kit because the Verado requires hydraulic steering (along with the controller).
A second dealer said he would attach a “rocker arm” to the main engine, I believe that means not doing the hydraulic kit.
There is a difference in price of about $1,300 for the hydraulic option, but I am not sure what the benefits of hydraulic over rocker arm would be. Could someone help me understand the options? How difficult is it to install it all myself? Are there any step-by-step instructions / videos to install it?