Kicker for a 26' Sangster.

[Kitimat]

Hi ...Just got a 26' Sangster fishing boat.It's got a 351 H.P. I/O.The previous owner didn't have a kicker motor (!!!).I would like to get one , but I'm not quite sure which one to get...ANY idea would be greatly appreciated...Thanks and happy fishing to everyone!!!

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Kicker for a 26' Sangster.

Hello Kitimat. You might want to consider a four<br />stroke motor for your boat perhaps 9.9 or 15hp.<br />You wont have to mix oil and gas, you could tee<br />of your main motor fuel line and avoid that hassle<br />I see you spend time near my old stomping ground.<br />I grew up in Terrace and have fond memories of the<br />Kitimat River and the Skeena. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Kicker for a 26' Sangster.

Kitimat<br />I have a 21 foot Aluminum closed bow runabout and use a 15 hp Kicker with a long shaft and high thrust prop. On my boat this is barely enough to turn boat into waves or strong winds. When I replace mine I leaning to the new 20 hp honda 4 stroke that weighs 103 LB. My motor is on a lift bracket that I modified by putting together two 20 hp lift brackets. <br /><br />On your boat I would look for a 25 HP extra long shaft if you go in the ocean. I think for ocean a good kicker is a must. In fact if both my motor do not start we would not go out until fixed.<br /><br />Welcome to the board

 

[bravefart]

Re: Kicker for a 26' Sangster.

Amen to that Boatist<br />I have a 21'boat with a 9.9 4-stoke Merc. <br />Okay for trolling but it can't get me up the Fraser river when there is a run off.<br />Wish I had got the 15Hp.<br />Your lift bracket sounds real interesting more info would be nice.<br /><br />Davie

 

[Boatist]

Re: Kicker for a 26' Sangster.

Bravefart<br />Lift braket very simple really. I used two Garlick lift brackets rated for up to 20 hp. Both brackets slide into a adapter that allow you to remove bracket. Mounted as close together as would fit. Took the Wood motor mounting board off each and made a new wider board that cover both brackets to tie together. Then the relese lever I took a peice of 3/4 inch pvc sched 40 plastic pipe and ran between levers. Ran a stainless steel 3 foot long screw 1/2 inch I think thru the pvc pipe. Used 4 stainless steel nylon lock nuts to bolt to relese levers 2 on the outside just to make double sure does not come off. Been on boat over 10 years now. I think same brakets now come with and plastic motor mount instead od wood.<br />Hope that makes some sence.