I'd like to add a kicker to my 1977 15' Seaswirl trihull for both trolling and backup safety. I just don't know how much weight the transom can handle. From what I can tell, the transom isn't rotten and seems sturdy. I've got a 1977 75hp Johnson Stinger as the main motor. I'd like to add a fixed bracket (thinking the Garelick 71099) and my 1983 Evinrude 15hp motor. The bracket should handle the weight but I'm not sure about the transom.
I'd like to use the 15hp kicker if it isn't too much weight since it will be more powerful than a smaller kicker in the strong current and ripping tides in the river if the 75 dies. Anyone have any advice as to the transom handling the 15hp motor and 75hp motor (combined weight I believe would be around 375 lbs). Thanks.
Edit - the maximum rated horsepower for the boat is 80 hp if that is any indication of the transom weight capacity.
I'd like to use the 15hp kicker if it isn't too much weight since it will be more powerful than a smaller kicker in the strong current and ripping tides in the river if the 75 dies. Anyone have any advice as to the transom handling the 15hp motor and 75hp motor (combined weight I believe would be around 375 lbs). Thanks.
Edit - the maximum rated horsepower for the boat is 80 hp if that is any indication of the transom weight capacity.
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