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My choice fell on the Kicker. Jose I have a 17 CC with a 90 hp main and my T-8 kicker is mounted on a Panther Lift.
A deeper gearcase and a four-blade high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio for precise trolling control.
What is a kicker motor used for. Auxiliary motors or kicker motors as they are commonly called are used for a few different reasons. Fisherman typically use a kicker instead of their main motor when they want to troll for fish at slower speeds while boaters with larger rigs who run farther offshore like to have them as a back up in case their primary motor dies on them. Kicker motors provide a way to troll while also providing a better sense of security.
Initially the kicker can be a little bit pricier than alternative trolling options. But after that sometimes-painful purchase they have qualities that make them cost effective. First and foremost using a kicker motor helps you save on gas.
The kicker serves its purpose by providing a means to get in and out of boat slips and docks. When approaching docks it is necessary to have the ability to turn or go into reverse in order to moore properly. Kicker motors also allow sail boaters to get out to open water where they can begin to use sail power.
A kicker motor will allow you to rack up hours on the water without raising hours on your main engine. While this is true and engine hours is the first thing people look at when purchasing a used motor the modern fuel injected power-plant records engine hours separated by RPM range so a simple computer check will show that a seemingly high hour motor has 80 of its time. Basically how and when you use the kicker motor is up to your ability and imagination.
Obviously you have to have one first. Then you need to spend enough time with it so that you can control your boat using the trolling motor in unison with the kicker motor. This method works great for contour trolling irregular drop-offs.
Similarly it is asked what is the purpose of a kicker motor. First and foremost using a kicker motor helps you save on gas. Trolling with a kicker offers great gas to time ratio which helps save on the gas you would have been using with your main outboard.
Along with gas they help prevent putting unwanted hours on your main outboard. What do you guys use your kicker motors for mostly. Is it simply used as a more fuel efficient way to troll.
I am trying to figure out if I need one or if it is just something thats nice to have. I rarely troll crawler harnesses or anything under 20 MPH. Was thinking I could just utilize the bow mount in the rare cases I need to get under 20.
This shows the basic type of connecting 2 outboard motors using an auxiliary motor connectorThis connector can be purchased at cabelas. Also shows the autom. Which kicker motor bracket would you use.
Jose I have a 17 CC with a 90 hp main and my T-8 kicker is mounted on a Panther Lift. I also am able to use a connector bar between the 2 motors and stear from the console. Kicker Motor Whats best.
Need to get hooked up with a kicker motor. I have a three foot wide transom so I need some kind of mechanical or power lift electric start and remote throttle. Some are saying Merc 99 big foot or pro kick.
Others say Yamaha 8T and other say all you need is a regular 99. Not sure of your need. In the northern states a kicker moter is used for trolling with down riggers on big water lakes.
In the south they are mostly used to move sailboats in and out of slips and marinas cant use wind. A trolling motor allows you to move boat in any direction at will at a slower speed. Kicker motors are exceptional for trolling and provide a fuel-efficient ride on the water.
For fishing they are quiet and slow moving so you can navigate the water without disturbing fish. In emergency situations or in a period of prolonged wind loss the kicker motor can be used to power the vessel until the wind picks up. The auxiliary motor is also used in severe weather to aid the boats pilot in navigating large waves.
Guys what is the best kicker for the 2006 Sea Hunt Triton 220. Looking at 8hp 99hp or 15 hp. Has anyone done this with triton 220.
I have a Johnson 4 stroke 99 electric start with an alternator and it pushes my 22 Escape very well. How to size the kicker motor. Definitely use some of the money you just saved by not replacing your kicker to buy a trolling prop low pitch and possibly a little larger diameter.
Not only will it allow you to troll at a lower speed if you ever use it to get you home you wont be lugging the motor. I stumbled upon an OMC kicker bracket on Craigslist one day and fell in love with the thing. It has a gas piston assist to make raisinglowering effortless with one hand as well as simple automatic lockouts for up and down positions so no bouncing while its up.
Theyre pretty common used on eBay sometimes under 100 shipped. Mercury ProKicker outboard motors deliver superior torque for greater acceleration control. Fast reliable starting and controlled throttle response in all weather.
A deeper gearcase and a four-blade high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio for precise trolling control. Rugged durability with robust gears and bearings and a. Used kicker motors for sale Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for Used kicker motors for sale.
Email field should not be. For over 20 years I used myMinn Kota which worked somewhat good but has now been replaced. My wish was tofind an easy to use and effective electrical engine in a price range thatsuited my needs.
My choice fell on the Kicker. A price tag 13 that ofcompetitors and weight slightly over 4 Kgs the Kicker met all my expectations-Bent Gran. How big of a kicker motor do I need.
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