kicker on a swim platform

[rod hog]

can you mount a kicker on a swim platform

[bout time]

Short answer yes. Search "kicker motor mounting" on this site. It was covered pretty good. Attached are some pics of.my setup

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[ram]

yes no problem,I purchased a "Garelick Stationary Outboard Motor Bracket-Horizontal Platform Mount"

online very sturdy,just watch your kicker weight as per the bracket you buy as they have weight ratings.

[Xxx]

I went to the site to purchase a swim platform bracket and to my surprise they have the dimensions of the brackets, so I drew up a plan from the site and had my buddy who is a welder fabricator and he made one for me out of aluminum which is what they are made of from the factory. I am very pleased with it and it as very sturdy. I was able to come up with a simple steering rod to connect kicker to the I/O so I can steer from the helm.

[rod hog]

thanks guys

[slow rollin]

They are made out of stainless steel as well. A bit more money but much stronger.

Edited February 4, 2015 by slow rollin

[Jakob5pennies]

Is this a safe practice? Can you trailer with the motor still on bracket? I have a 9.9 and would like to mount mine but to heave for me to keep placeing on and off. thanks for any info.

[bout time]

As long as your bracket is secured properly there are no problems trailering. I trailer mine from Syracuse to Oswego - 30 miles each way and Syracuse to Fairhaven - 40 miles each way consistently with no ssues. Just check the clamps/bolts to make sure they are tight before you leave

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[Jakob5pennies]

Whow thanks for the information , I may mount mine.

[goingagain2]

I have had one for over 20 yrs, 230 MI each way to oswego. I use

A nylon strap to secure it to the boat, it stops the bouncing. I

Have seen a bracket break, not mine, but it can happen. I also

Bolt the motor to the bracket.

[SylvanTroller]

You can try seating the www.iboats.com forum as well.  There is a wealth of knowledge on there across a variety of topics

[john1947]

I mounted my 9.9 0n my swim platform on my 268 searay..It was a long shaft t but not n

long enough to get a good bite under thw transom.So i bought a 1/2 plate of aluminum and mounted it on my swim bracketThen I mounted my old OMC kickdown bracket..I got it 6 in deeper just enough to get even with the bottom.I also had a extra support bracket made so the motor had alot of support.Three years use and no loosening,a great backup .I plan on a 4 stroke this year suski to replace my 2 stroke 9.9.Swim platform mounts work but you have to beef them up and find a way to get the motor deep enough to work

Edited February 15, 2015 by john1947

[Knotlost]

It all depends on the swim platform. I have seen some real chincy platforms you wouldn't dare to, others like the ones shown here are real nice. so it depends.

[Tim Bromund]

Ask Gill-T about what happens when you have a kicker mounted on a swim platform and it breaks.

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