Fixed Kicker Bracket

[Nameless Fish]

I'm looking for a fixed kicker bracket and am curious what brands others are running.  Anyone ever have issues with the Panther brackets? They are cheap compared to most other brackets I've seen and am hesitant to hang a brand new $3k motor off a $150 bracket.

[Garywalleye]

 Hi  how much does your new  motor weight if your are a little bit worried put a cable on it i have one for sale give me a shout

[Nameless Fish]

120lbs

[rolmops]

There are very good Panther brackets. They have a whole line of them. 

You should always as a matter of course have a cable on your outboard connected to the transom. There are a few people on this board who can testify that poop happens

[Garywalleye]

36 minutes ago, FishingFool34 said:

120lbs

i have one for sale for 65 dollars it is made for heavy four stroke i have it listed on this web site  just type in four stroke bracket Gary Give me a call  518 863 4193 i  live by fonda  exit 25 i have a lot of other stuff for sale also

[mr 580]

I have an Adventure Marine fixed kicker bracket on my Proline.  I think they refer to it as a “swim step bracket”.  Have had it 17 years- currently has a Suzuki 9.9 long shaft with electric start and power trim on it.  Even the finish has held up well.  Pretty common on the West Coast for guys to run fixed brackets on kickers.  

[L&M]

14 hours ago, mr 580 said:

I have an Adventure Marine fixed kicker bracket on my Proline.  I think they refer to it as a “swim step bracket”.  Have had it 17 years- currently has a Suzuki 9.9 long shaft with electric start and power trim on it.  Even the finish has held up well.  Pretty common on the West Coast for guys to run fixed brackets on kickers.  

 

They make a very good product especially the High Thrust bracket.

[lrg355]

On 8/13/2025 at 10:49 AM, FishingFool34 said:

I'm looking for a fixed kicker bracket and am curious what brands others are running.  Anyone ever have issues with the Panther brackets? They are cheap compared to most other brackets I've seen and am hesitant to hang a brand new $3k motor off a $150 bracket.

I have the heavier of the two Panther fixed brackets.  It is rated for over 200 lbs.  Beware that it does not protrude enough from the transom to allow complete tilt up.  I spaced it out an additional few inches with aluminum angle.  This also allowed me to adjust the height as necessary.  Can send additional pics if needed.

[Nameless Fish]

1 hour ago, lrg355 said:

I have the heavier of the two Panther fixed brackets.  It is rated for over 200 lbs.  Beware that it does not protrude enough from the transom to allow complete tilt up.  I spaced it out an additional few inches with aluminum angle.  This also allowed me to adjust the height as necessary.  Can send additional pics if needed.

That is extremely helpful information, thank you! Pictures would be great if you don't mind

[lrg355]

On 8/13/2025 at 10:49 AM, FishingFool34 said:

I'm looking for a fixed kicker bracket and am curious what brands others are running.  Anyone ever have issues with the Panther brackets? They are cheap compared to most other brackets I've seen and am hesitant to hang a brand new $3k motor off a $150 bracket.

I have the heavier of the two Panther fixed brackets.  It is rated for over 200 lbs.  Beware that it does not protrude enough from the transom to allow complete tilt up.  I spaced it out an additional few inches with aluminum angle.  This also allowed me to adjust the height as necessary.  Can send additional pics if needed.

[lrg355]

These pics were taken when I was first constructing it. Another bolt was added near the bottom since these pics. The aluminum plate on the plastic motor clamp plate was added because the plastic plate wasn't wide enough to facilitate the bolt holes on the Suzuki 9.9