Do i need to ground my kicker motor?

[newtoboat101]

2021 mercury command thrust 9.9 ,pull start, fiberglass boat , kicker is attached to boat with panther bracket,Do i need to ground my kicker motor and/or the panther bracket ,and if so , how is it done? thank you

 

[sam am I]

Nope........Let it float

 

[newtoboat101]

thanx for reply