Kicker on a Super Sport?

[bunker108]

Hi everyone,

I have my eye on a a 10hp Mercury tiller. It would be nice to have a kicker and to use a smaller engine to troll. My question will there be enough room to mount next to my main engine on top of the transom or will I need to add a bracket to the back of the transom to mount the kicker?

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/boa/2591583740.html

Thanks in advance!

 

[bunker108]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

I answered my own question by taking some measurements on my current set up. The answer is it will not fit hanging next to my 1150 Merc. I think the steering mechanism on one side and the wiring harness on the other and the shape of the transom prohibit the mounting of a kicker. I will need to look into
fabing up a bracket to mount on the transom.

 

[dave 524]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

I've got a 82 Sylvan centre console Rodmaster, basically a Mariner but built on the slightly larger 18 foot Starcraft Super Sport hull, had to use a bracket with a 85 Johnson and a 9.9 Johnson to the side. Even if you could get it there the steering for the big motor would be in the way. I use a bracket and an Easy-Steer connecting the 2. I've seen however some variation on the cutout on the transom over the years on these hulls , some years look like it might be doable.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

That ancient Merc was a bad deal anyway. Way too much money and I think parts are tough to find for those real old Mercs as compared to the OMCs. I think these brackets are probably the way to go http://www.iboats.com/Aluminum-Auxi...0937146--**********.618098934--view_id.164370

 

[bunker108]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

Thanks EZ...I was drawn to the Merc because it would look good next to the tower of power. What is that old motor worth? $200? $150? The guy is a local boat mech which is why he wants that much money.

While on the subject, chech out this mount...
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/boa/2592355173.html

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

Well a mechanic owned motor is certainly a plus and it is a neat looking old gem. However I still don't think the price is right. Not much more than that $450 would get you a much much newer JohnnyRude 9.9. That mount will work fine.

 

[dave 524]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

One thing I would do if I had it to do over is go for a long shaft on the kicker. If it's a bit choppy like on the great lakes it helps keep the prop in the water or the powerhead out of the water

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Kicker on a Super Sport?

One thing I would do if I had it to do over is go for a long shaft on the kicker. If it's a bit choppy like on the great lakes it helps keep the prop in the water or the powerhead out of the water

I agree completely.