Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Kicker engine

Posted by Permit1 on 03/20/13 - 12:00 PM

I would like info & comments on installing 9.9 merc on 2007 montauk 190

Posted by tedious on 03/21/13 - 5:29 AM

Why do you think you need one? Safety, fuel economy, slow trolling speed?

Tim

Posted by Permit1 on 03/21/13 - 11:19 AM

Safety mainly & slow trolling. Also will be mounting Scotty down rigger

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/21/13 - 11:25 AM

See this fixed mount kicker motor bracket on a Montauk 170
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...r_id=11649

Also this one on an Outrage 17'
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...r_id=13606

Tanner Motor Brackets
http://www.tannermfg.com/motorbracket...ckets.html

Edited by Joe Kriz on 03/21/13 - 11:30 AM

Posted by Permit1 on 03/21/13 - 11:44 AM

I will probably go with the Tanner mount. Thanks

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/21/13 - 11:54 AM

The Tanner fixed mount is made specifically for some Boston Whaler models like yours.

I prefer the fixed mount as opposed to the knuckle busting, back breaking and bouncing adjustable brackets.
I had an adjustable bracket on my Outrage 17' and couldn't stand it.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/Outrag...7/back.jpg

Posted by saumon on 03/21/13 - 3:58 PM

On the opposite, I prefer the adjustable bracket. That way, you can use a short shaft engine, which are way easier to find and you could also use it on other boats. When not needed, the bracket, which is held to the mount by a simple padlock, can easily be slided out and removed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zp...cket+1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Au...cket+2.jpg

Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/21/13 - 4:48 PM

Depends on how high you want the power head.

If out in the ocean, a higher mounted power head is desirable so the motor doesn't get flooded with salt water and drown.

Also, if you are trailering the boat far, an adjustable bracket bouncing around puts extra strain on the bracket, the motor clamps, the transom, and mounting bolts. Not good in my opinion.