I use a 9.9 Yamaha electric on my 19 spectrum and it works great right off the transom.My boat has a slot for a kicker though . I used a up down mount previously with my 9.9 merc but that one was a short shaft. I use controls up front just like the big motor and it is very good and very economical. we trolled at the oak last spring two good days and only used 4 gallons.
doublett