I have a 1995 Trophy Model 2002 and would like to install a kicker motor. I contacted Bayliner support and they said that since a kicker was not an option for that model year, they would not offer any installation advice. I have a Mercury 150HP as my main power. I would like to install a Mercury 9.9 HP kicker motor. Has anyone installed a kicker on this model year? I thank everyone as this site has been very informational to me. I just purchased this boat last summer and it is my first boat. It needed to be reconditioned and one of my last projects will be a kicker motor. My questions are:
1) Would this size motor be an acceptable size for trolling and emergency power?
2) Will the transom support the extra weight of the motor and mount (aprx. 100 lbs.)?
3) Where is the best / strongest location for the motor mount?
4) What size shaft would I need and what should the finished motor prop height be?
5) Any other considerations?
My initial thoughts are to mount it right above the scuppers as the transom seems thicker in that area.. Is there normally a reinforcement plate added to the inside to help with the support? I am sorry that I don't have a detailed drawing of the transom.
Thanks again to everyone on this site.
Lamar
Lamar
1) Would this size motor be an acceptable size for trolling and emergency power?
2) Will the transom support the extra weight of the motor and mount (aprx. 100 lbs.)?
3) Where is the best / strongest location for the motor mount?
4) What size shaft would I need and what should the finished motor prop height be?
5) Any other considerations?
My initial thoughts are to mount it right above the scuppers as the transom seems thicker in that area.. Is there normally a reinforcement plate added to the inside to help with the support? I am sorry that I don't have a detailed drawing of the transom.
Thanks again to everyone on this site.
Lamar
Lamar
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