Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

[cobra 3.0]

Has anyone ever mounted a kicker off the swim ladder off the back end? If so, what kind of mount was used?<br /><br />I really don't like the idea of putting a separate mount that requires drilling into the back end of the boat.

 

[kcole683]

Re: Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

I have researched this myself just incase I buy a later model boat without the old style flat transom.<br />I haven't used one of the swim platform mounts,I currently have a raise/lower mount by Garelick.<br /><br />Here are some links<br /> iboats <br /> Aux motor mounts-1 Swim step bracket Brackets-powrtran

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

Thanks spark-chaser! The swim step bracket looks like the ticket for me! <br /><br />...I think I'll make one!

 

[swydrug978]

Re: Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

I have had a kicker on the swim step, but the swim step is not as strong as you might think. <br />Also a 4 stroke kicker is a lot heavier than a 2 stroke. If you use the bracket mount it over a support. <br />I don't like drilling any holes in by boat either but it is better than tearing a big hole when the swim step pulls out. I did not lose my kicker but came close.<br />Heidiho

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

I would be putting on a 4 hp two stroke Evinrude as a backup in an emergency and if it proves strong enough, to troll too.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Mounting a kicker off an inboard (I/O)boat

Cobra - No problem with a 4hp if you have a secure mount. I had a 9.9 on the swim platform of a 27'er years back. Underpowered for a 27'er but it got me home a couple of times.