Johnson 9.9 kicker motor mount install and test Garelick mount

[@jackmitchell123]

That old J 9.9 is in nice shape! Those motors are bulletproof.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yes they are and love to hear them run

[@belekas565]

I have two,one 9.9hp another 30hp👍🤝🇩🇰

[@primsolllineguy8689]

Let me start with a well done as always you rock! Love your approach and talent! It would be tragic to have an accident on the water. As an oceanographer with tens of thousands of hours on the water I have one word of advise: " LIFEJACKET" OF SOME SORT! PFD, Type 2, 3 or 4. Type 2 looks best for what you do. Looks like you spend time on fresh water where people sink faster than salt water. It looks like you spend alone time as well , we all need that. It is only because I value your contribution and your knowledge that I take licence to give a fellow mariner advive. I say this very respectfylly sir. One accident is one too many. Keep the videos coming!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I really need to be in the habit of wearing one.

[@j.j.maaskant7287]

Thanks for your vid. It convinced me I need a Garelick kicker motor mount for my sailboat.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help. Ill be buy another one soon

[@MrSerioLok69]

Really good video. I’m getting my 9.9 mercury 4 stroke installed on my 21ft trophy. It has a 150 optimax mercury 2 stroke. I love my boat. Just want it a kicker for back up and for trolling. My engine alarmed kick a few times as I was deep off shore 20 miles fishing. I was super nervous and was afraid of driving the engine back to the docks with an diagnostic error. My fishing trip was over ones that alarm sounded. I drove back not carrying if the engine broke as longest we got close to shore. Everything was good. My oil was low on the reservoir main tank due to plug filter. Anyways I decided to add a kicker for several reasons. Good installation and test drive.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MrSerioLok69]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Hi. I just installed my 9.9 kicker. Maybe you can check it out the video and see if I missed out on anything! Thank you

[@SF-rl7hl]

Your right don't need steer linkage, the existing motor acts as a rudder. good job!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@bearknuckles100]

I have same kicker motor. My kicker bracket is a different model and it has 4 large holes at back of mounting pad. When I tightened thumb screws, one of them sunk into the hole which twisted motor slightly and as I tightened it snapped motor transom bracket in half! Had to replace with one off a different motor and I turned kicker bracket around so smooth flat side is to front of boat. I like the thru bolt idea! Gona do that for sure.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for sharing and watching

[@codydyer6786]

Assuming that ok StarCraft is set up the same way as my old boat looks to be be the same.... You tank for inboard still on the left side was pondering move battery the left side to compensate for the weight when I get mine installed.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

My 18 gallon tank is on the left same as the kicker and battery on the right. My boat sits in the water flat.

[@danryan3146]

Good video...I have the same kicker on a different bracket. I find mine difficult to raise so I think it is undersized for the motor. How easy is it to raise your bracket from inside the boat? Thanks.

[@officialWWM]

I have a similar setup. I also ran wires up to the dash with a second kill switch on it in case I need to stop quickly.

[@davidrempel8897]

I connected my outboard and trolling motor with a 3/4 inch PVC pipe. Had to make a "V" mount on the big motor housing to solve pro lems with leverage and travel. Was that a 4 stroke or 2 stroke? Nice and quiet

[@MrDavew402]

Your other video (9.9hp/15hp with a big secret) you said the bottom of the boat should line up with the other cavitation plate, now you are pointing out (4:13) the correct one.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

hey let's just say mistakes were made. Thanks for watching

[@jimquantic]

I agree you don't need a connector bar between the two engines IF the aux engine is locked in one position. Can you comment if the kicker is able to be locked straight ahead, or if it simply is not prone to steering drift?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I tightened up the adjustment so the steering is tight. I just point it straight and then I use my outdrive as a rudder. Works fantastic.

[@siggen3332]

No prob when you can put country nyt from inside. A bit more challaging when only entry from outside. No one shows that.

[@carlmccoy662]

When the kicker motor is running position, how much clearance room is between the lower unit and transom?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It's running below the bottom where it should run as if it were on a normal boat.

[@carlmccoy662]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina What I meant was, how far away is the lower unit from the transom (horizontal measurement). I have trim tabs (almost 12") that I need to extend out past.

[@chrisleimbach8168]

Great video! One question, how do you control your throttle/speed?

[@blacksmith1998]

I’m thinking about using this for primary motor lift as in a way to pull the motor out of the water on a jon boat...would this be good for the application?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

it certainly is a sturdy mount. I would say you may get away with it. Why wouldn't you just use the tilt on the motor for taking the motor out of the water.

[@robertdrum300]

I bought a easy steer for mine and had controls at captain seat

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

very nice.

[@ud4458]

@ 9:18 you hit a lever, and tilted the motor. What is the purpose of the tilt feature ? I am asking because my kicker is in lowest position and feels jammed. I am wondering if the tilt feature can be used to keep the motor out of the water while in the slip ? Rather than fighting with the stiff kicker.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

This lever serves a couple purposes. 1, yes to be able to lock the motor up for transport, I prefer to use a transom saver. 2, unlock for use in uncertain water so it can kick up, use this in slower moving conditions. 3, locks it down for reverse. Choose wisely as to how you use it.

[@pkg2922]

I see that you used a level on the bracket, but how did you determine that the transom boat itself was leveled?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I put a level on it too.

[@JA-gx4hb]

Just match the angle of transom.

[@adama4882]

How long is shaft 20" or 25 " on that motor ?

[@jimbo141]

How far do you travel to your launch? I have the same mount but having second thoughts about leaving my new 9.9 four stroke on it while make the 30 mile drive to the marina.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

My shortest drive is 20 miles. The lake I did some of the trolling video is 80 miles away. I have done no less than 1500 miles since the install

[@gregorywebster6640]

Any certain lock system you would recommend for this type of mount? Would like to keep my motor. Thanks for the video.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Garelick comes with a cable. if you mount it correctly the cable restraint is for looks.

[@wuhan8014]

Great vid! Helps a lot!

[@jimmiller4951]

Good video Sir. What is the model number of yours. There are so many to choose from.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

www.amazon.com/Panther-55-0407AL-Aluminum-Lightweight-4-Stroke/dp/B00CKFUF12/ref=sr_1_4?crid=9XLQ61EUWYJ8&dchild=1&keywords=garelick+kicker+motor+bracket&qid=1609993776&sprefix=garlick+kicker%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-4

[@robertdrum300]

Why wouldn't you want to steer from boat steering wheel

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I do, the out drive works perfect as a rudder, don't need to tie them together, thanks for watching

[@eugenegoodwin8804]

Michael,I have a Jon boat,can this be used as a jack plate

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I would not.

[@richarddowner4292]

here in New England, we can lose our Drivers licenses, due to the size of the striped bass you are keeping.. here in New England the keeper size is 28 inches to 36 inches only....

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Wow, limit size are a bit different here

[@MrDatsun72]

Hey there! Just want to know how big of a outboard motor I can put on my 1977 macgregor 25 ft can I put a 15 or 20 hp ? Thank you

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

On a 25ft boat there should be a metal tag on the inside of the boat that will show the horse power limit for the boat. I can not make a horse power recommendation for a boat.

[@RG-cd3uf]

1-2mph id just put the small outboard on my ladder. Keep fr ok m drilling holes in boat

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I guess that may be an option

[@fishyhobby3697]

What model number is Your Panther bracket?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Garelick/Eez-In 71090:01 Aluminum Auxiliary Motor Bracket

[@LivetofishOutboardRepair]

What are the dimensions of the Transom attaching plate of this bracket? I want to see if this will fit on my boat. Thanks for the video it definitely helps.

[@muzikmanernie]

how much is the weight on that motor?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

about 80 pounds

[@muzikmanernie]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I just bought a Honda 8hp and that thing is $120lb...it is heavy. I got the same kicker motor bracket. what size bolt did you use.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I want to say it was at least a 5/16" carriage bolt and I used 6

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yep they were 5/16" grade 5 bolts.

[@bipedalhominid6815]

Do you know how much it weighs?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

motor weighs about 80 lbs. Nothing for the old Starcraft. Boat sits and drives perfect with it back there.

[@aaronnelson7146]

Just get an EZ steer for it

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

could do that, thanks for watching

[@niolss]

you are not geting any fish becaus trolling motors should be electric to not scare the fish :)

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

nope, catch plenty trolling with the 9.9, Thanks for watching

[@shawndoyle6460]

I hope you found that cricket and squished it ...

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They can be annoying for sure, thanks for watching

[@isissucks9622]

Separate gas tank or does tie into main tank?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Separate tanks. Inboard is a 4 stroke