Re: Kicker motor size range?
I also agree with the 9.9 OR a 15.The 15 is same weight,the HP is gained thru carband or the exhust tuning.So ,if you come across either one at a good price ,dont let the HP between these 2 motors be a factor.If you dont have room on your tramsom mounting,I suggest you look into a bracket to attach on the transom,you wont need a long shaft ,if you locate the bracket at the usable hieght,especially if you use an eez-e-in bracket that adjusts to hight.That will make your life a whole lot easies because a long shaft may not be as available as the standard short shaft.I have done alot of mechanical work on the 9.9 and 15,they are great ,reliable engines,BUT,.run the engine eveytime you can,the carb passages are obvously small,therefore more prone to get gummed up from lack of use.I cannot begin to tell you how many boaters,especially sailboaters found their kicker non working when it was NEEDED.Many said"It worked great last time I use it"often it was many months without a start up.Also,be kind to it,it has an impeller that can dry up and then seperate from its hub,that is mostly from sitting.As for the bracket,the name I gave is a kinda sounding name,but it is one of the major manufacturers.They come in aluminum or stainless steel.I highly suggest you use the alum.on your boat.Dissimiliar metals with alum.have a VERY corrosive effect.Be sure to use alum.fittings or plastic on your boat.As for what bolts to mount it with,I would suggest alum if you can find them.needs 4 ,you might want to call the manufacturer for some tech help.
