KICKER MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION | HOW TO

[@jasoncano7960]

I'm so glad I have some one I can trust to do the work right.. To anyone reading this comment, Jason is one of the BEST boat guy in the Sacramenrto area! Thank you for always setting me up proper and stress free!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Jason Cano thanks bro much appreciated!

[@nomad7412]

As always, great professional advice. A million miles from my own trade as a stone mason, however, I have always marvelled at another pros skills. I never imagined buying a boat was going to be so complex. A great lesson for those thinking it's 'plain sailing' to buy a boat lol and thankfully we have pros like you to show us and advise us on the way to go. Thank you yet again for your skills and advice mate.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Nomad thank you very much appreciated! I love watching others do their trade as well .. you always learn something new watching someone who does something for a living.. thanks for watching and commenting as always..

[@ChristopherMoler-hs7fm]

Two years later this motor is going strong kzbin.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

[@konrads9276]

Thanks for the great install video!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!

[@Mixa2025]

Thanks for putting this video together. My Panther bracket has a warning label not mounting the engine when on a trailer. Do you leave it on while trailering?

[@wayne558]

Have Lithium batteries and better trolling motors replaced kicker motors yet? I haven't switched to Lithium batteries yet for my trolling motor. Last fall a new large Ranger walleye boat came by us trolling maybe crank baits (?), appeared they were doing alright with the latest 36v choices.

[@steveleston1848]

so the kickers prop must be same level as the main engines prop? nice video

[@marcuszamora1787]

Beautiful work as always!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Marcus Zamora thanks bro! Appreciate that ..

[@chrisgardner6677]

Great Video! Can I install with my sailboat still in the water? Thank You...

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks .. glad you liked the video! That’s would be tough.. but could be doable depending on where you had to mount it.. and of course the holes drilled would need to be above the water line..

[@VictorAmazon]

Why can’t the kicker just be placed in the transom directly? Based on the video it looks like it could be or is it because the shaft is too small on this particular kicker.

[@kanaletumlinson]

Gives you better control and depth in the water using the adjustable bracket..

[@salmonkiller2545]

Nice work!!!! Measure 3 times and drill once..... especially when below the water line !!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Salmon Killer EXACTLY!! Only one shot with boats! It’s not drywall! Lol.. make sure you get it right the first time! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching..

[@chadhess8597]

Is the motor bolted to the bracket and i notice on the one I got the bolt holes are square did you use carrier bolts or not

[@eddiegapasangra6859]

Hi bro do you how to install a wash down pump on my 2015 Duckworth..

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Eddie Gapasangra absolutely! Is it something you would like me to do? Or something you want me to talk you through?

[@tuckermarkr9045]

Thanx so much for this video, it is very informative and detailed helped me out a lot. I used a Garelick mount on a Grady with a Yamaha 9.9 the skeg sits in the water about two inches when tilted up docked but when going apx 10 mph tilted up it clears the water does that seem normal I have looked for pictures of boats with their kickers up at dock and can not find any, thanks again for your great video and any help you can offer.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome glad you liked the video and it helped you out! That sounds totally normal.. my pro kicker on my thunder jet needs to be a XL shaft but with the offshore bracket the skeg will touch the water on plane from time to time.. let me know if you have any questions.. thanks for watching! Tight lines!🎣

[@mrsir2378]

So that handle just gonna rub the boat when all the way down?

[@boatandtackle6996]

great video and attantion to detail was awesome thanks

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I’m glad you liked the video! And it helped..Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@socomsmith3241]

Another awesome video man! I have to say your brother-in-law does a really sweet job I liked the camera angles he uses very cinematic. Only thing I didn't like is the kicker doesn't match the Main engine but that's not your fault lol

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

socom smith thanks man.. yeah my brother in law is a wizard on the camera and computer! He makes it look awesome every time! Very lucky he helps me out! And loves fishing! lol.. yeah he got a killer deal and the kicker.. thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!

[@socomsmith3241]

@@ReelLifeFisherman I just bought a 1991 Johnson 120hp because It matched my 1991 9.9 kicker engine. 18' star craft currently has A 115 on it. I really appreciate all the hard work that goes into your videos thanks again.

[@noctemproductions.]

I appreciate the awesome comment! We work hard on the videos and I’m glad you enjoy them!

[@t26803]

how well does that little 3.5 push that boat?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

This is not my boat but the guy loves it and uses the bow mount to steer.. thanks for watching..

[@surferscollective613]

What is the power wrench?

[@BrianWerner]

Such a good dog.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks he is awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@mariom3639]

Great job J

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@mun3726]

Thanks for the video. I just ordered one for my 9.9 kicker and was wondering how the mount has been holding up? Also is it that bad to keep it on while trailering? Thanks again

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It’s my buddies boat.. he trailers it with on all the time.. and it’s been holding up just fine.. I see guys bring them in my shop all the time with them attached.. but.. with that being said.. the instructions say not to.. thanks for watching let me know if you have any questions

[@JA-gx4hb]

Nice of the boat maker to make the back of the transom so easily accessible.

[@theycallmejonny5]

What exactly is the benefit of having one of these brackets over just mounting to the transom?

[@BasedAnatoliy]

Great job installing and video editing guys! I will be installing a motor mount on my old sail boat soon and was wondering if you think I’ll be able to do this while the boat is still in the water. It looks like the mount will sit above water level. Thanks

[@swkynard]

Great DYI install video Jason. Two questions, where did you get that marking pen? and the small heat gun. I am an electrician and I could use both. Thanks, keep the videos coming, you do a really good job with them.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

swkynard thanks man! The pen is awesome! They are called a reach pen by Dixon you can order them on Amazon! Used to find them at Lowe’s but haven’t my last couple of times..Skinny tip let’s you get in places a must have.. the mini torch is from snap- on .. also a must have..

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

DIXON Industrial REACH- Deep Hole Permanent Marker, Black, 1-Count (14201) www.amazon.com/dp/B00WRMVUAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5o3qEbWJ9R426

[@captcol8335]

Nice job. A+ on the silicone!

[@F-N-C]

Great video man. I just bought that mount and a new boat and I'm a little afraid to install it myself but it looks pretty easy when you do it.

[@danielramos7394]

Hey Jason Great video, you must be reading my mind. I just installed a mini Kota two bank charger! Now I want to install a kicker motor mount. I have a question? I want to install a platform mount! Currently I have have retractable ladder now hold 250 lbs. I think it should hold a 9.9 motor?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome glad you liked it! What is your platform made of? Any chance you can sent me a picture on Facebook or something? Let me check it out.. thanks for watching

[@danielramos7394]

Reel Life Fisherman Jason need to get batteries, currently I request deep cycle 31 series, but they are out. They gave in stock a 40 series deep cycle. What is the difference other then price?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

The group size is basically the battery size Dimensions .. a bigger battery will have a longer run time.. but will also be harder to fit and take longer to charge.. and obviously weigh more

[@rwilson8320]

Hey Jason, I watched your video about 5 times, checking and rechecking measurements on my 1997 17' Starcraft (how big was Starcraft boat you were working on). My kicker is a new Merc 8hp, so its a little longer than the 3.5hp (20" vs 17"). The way mine measured out was attaching right at the top of the hull with the Panther bracket. I was stressing over taking all the decking out, as you did, given I think mine requires the entire side panels to be removed on both sides and it looks like its been riveted on in a number of places. As it worked out, I didn't remove the decking and ended up using 2 heavy duty self tapping stainless screws on the bottom portion of the Panther bracket rather than using lag screws and nuts (where I'd have to get to the inside of the hull). Hope it will be secure enough with the lag screws/nuts on top (exposed above the decking) and self-tapping on the bottom of the bracket. Thanks for the video, it was a great help in giving me the confidence to drill and mount my new kicker!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Most of the load will be on the the top bolts.. we install ladders and small swim platforms the way you did.. I’m sure it will be fine .. but always keep an eye on it just in case.. they would get the most load trailering and hitting bumps in the road.. thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!

[@fakiirification]

question: why does a small motor boat need a kicker motor? I understand auxiliary motors on sailboats and large power boats, but adding another motor so you can motor while you motor just seems a little redundant.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

This is not my boat for one thing and I believe his main motor is a little small to have a kicker motor. But the idea of kicker motors is 1. Is to able to troll for fish at slower speeds then the main motor is capable of going. 2. To not put long hours on your main motor at low/idle rpm’s this is bad for Outboards to just remain at idle for long periods of time. 3. To yes have a motor to get back to dock if something happens with the main motor. But really it’s for long periods of trolling for fish . Thanks for watching the video

[@DavePitcher]

Hey Jason - am looking at installing a plate to make the transom a bit "taller" as the back of my tracker the transom doesn't stick up high enough above the floor to mount directly. Would you ever use lag screws going into the transom vs. bolts, or is it just always better to pull up the floor like you did in this vid to make sure you can use bolts? www.rnrd.com/marine-products/kicker-plates/ - plate I'm looking at putting on the transom.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Dave Pitcher I would definitely recommend thru bolting it.. going across the water at higher speeds and traveling on the trailer can really be rough.. so would use bolts and washers for sure.. thanks for watching! And let me know if you have any questions..

[@johnbracelin8052]

Did I miss it or how did he install the fuel line

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

He just hooks it up to a 3 gallon portable tank.. if you want to tie it into your main tank .. I would get a fuel water separator and split it there to the big motor and the kicker with a in line anti-siphon valve on the kicker side. Let me know if you have any questions anytime .. thanks for watching

[@trentmiller7532]

Man I hate drilling in my boat!!! But you gotta do what you gotta do

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yeah it can be very nerve racking! But just take your time and measure as many times as you need to feel comfortable! Thanks for watching and commenting..

[@GusgusA1]

why is the kicker on that side?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

That is the side he wanted it on.. he wanted to set I that side and run the tiller.. a lot of tiller kickers are ran on the starboard side especially the guides seem to like them there.. thanks for watching

[@GusgusA1]

@@ReelLifeFisherman okay so no substantial reason just preference. I'm trying to decide which side to put mine on.

[@aviationnation7798]

If your boat has a long shaft outboard but you use one of these mounts for a kicker does it matter if the kicker is short shaft as long as the kicker can go down to where it needs to be in the water?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Exactly this mount depending on where you mount it on your transom will allow you to adjust the height to fit your needs.. you want the anti- cavitation plate to be almost level or a few inches below the bottom of the hull.. with kickers a little lower is better.. as long as you can raise or tilt them up out of the water when on plane with the big motor.. thanks for watching.. and let me know if you have any questions..

[@aviationnation7798]

@@ReelLifeFisherman thanks very much. Might be buying a little 9 foot rigid hull inflatable that comes with a 5hp. Thinking it will be awesome to use as a kicker on my bigger boat.

[@makingcookingfixing]

@@ReelLifeFisherman I have a short shaft kicker on a adjustable mount, the lowest it will go it the cavitation plate at the waterline, is that good you think?

[@JA-gx4hb]

@@ReelLifeFisherman My Garelick instructions say to have the anti cavitation plate 2 inches above the bottom of the boat

[@daveengstrom9250]

Next time you make one of these videos narrate it AS YOU GO ALONG in the project. This could have been so much better.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Ok thanks for the input I appreciate it.. thanks for watching! I’m always happy to receive constructive criticism and continue to try and make the channel better..

[@steveleston1848]

the kicker should be on port not star thats if you want a functioning transducer. turbulence interfers w/ transducer

[@lloydbrown9327]

Very vague...no measurements....on mounting????

[@tombranca244]

Not helpful for me. I wanted to see fuel and wiring not drilling a hole in boat.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Sorry not what you were looking for.. but the video is a kicker mount bracket install.

[@JollyGreen79]

Not very clear instructions and a bunch of wiring crap I didn't want.

[@richards6868]

Useless re: kicker bracket. No commentary, wasted my time.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

? Care to elaborate? You don't like the kicker bracket or the video?

[@richards6868]

Start from the start....bracket layout was what title suggested, didn't get it.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It's helped plenty of people install one .. I'm not a fan of the bracket myself.. but there are directions that come with the bracket maybe they will help you more then the video

[@richards6868]

Don't get me wrong. I'm a sub and fan of your videos...this one just didn't do it for me so I thought you'd want to know. Keep em coming!