My DIY Kicker Mount

[@eggie2529]

I have been a machinist my entire life and mold maker by trade you did a excellent job making this thanks for sharing great video well made ..you helped me designing mine thanks again appreciated

[@Neon_Sandbox]

Thanks Eric, glad I could help. Here's a link to my attempt at mold making forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=384624&p=2906839&viewfull=1#post2906839

[@eggie2529]

Wow your for sure doing great but my mold making is plastic injection molds for high production runs over molding plastic onto steel but I also do alot of fiberglass work for some that need help. nice work once again

[@rcagle123]

Awesome work! Looks like you have the grain of the wood horizontal, if you put the grain vertical it will be stronger.

[@Neon_Sandbox]

The wood plate is actually two pieces of one inch thick Maple bonded together with epoxy and the grain is turned 90 degrees to each other. Gives it strength in both directions.

[@rcagle123]

Neon Sandbox Oh didn't see that. That will be real strong!

[@edwardwheeler1330]

Good work! Did you attach a torsion spring to your jack plate yet? If so will you share it?

[@Neon_Sandbox]

Thanks Edward. I haven't attached the springs yet but when I do I will certainly post a video.

[@grizzreaper6839]

one last ? what is the location of the 1/4 hole on the top swing arms for the bolt to hold the locking arms. 1/2 on center about 4 " ??

[@Neon_Sandbox]

+Grizz Reaper I think it was more like 3". I didn't want the locking arms to be too vertical or to horizontal, if that make any sense. An angle that allowed close to a straight pull on the locking bars without too much force forward or aft.

[@grizzreaper6839]

+Neon Sandbox ok perfect was hard to tell by eyeballing it lol

[@philldownes8685]

Nice job.

[@grizzreaper6839]

is the length and the holes drilled on the locking bars same as the other eight swing arms . i know the locking part varies.

[@Neon_Sandbox]

+Grizz Reaper Yes, they're identical

[@grizzreaper6839]

+Neon Sandbox did you ever get the springs on this. i am in the middle know of building your bracket. thanks for all your help.

[@grizzreaper6839]

+Neon Sandbox and thats now not know lol

[@Neon_Sandbox]

+Grizz Reaper Still haven't found the right torsion springs. There seems to be a science to figure out the right kind and I'm no scientist.

[@jeffdege4786]

Aluminum? I'm assuming you're using this in fresh water...

[@Neon_Sandbox]

Yes, local lakes and ponds on a small aluminum boat

[@jeffdege4786]

@@Neon_Sandbox Saltwater makes almost everything more difficult.

[@eddenny585]

is there a part 2 yet

[@Neon_Sandbox]

Not yet Ed. Life got in the way. However, I did buy some beefy extension spring but have not had a chance to install them. Possibly in the coming weeks, I'll be sure to post a video showing if they worked or not.

[@johnenglish6681]

What size motor did you put on this kicker? Is it stable?

[@Neon_Sandbox]

+John English I haven't used it yet. When I do I'll let you know how I made out. I'll be using a 9.9 merc.

[@johnenglish6681]

Did you find a spring that worked?

[@Neon_Sandbox]

+John English I haven't found any springs strong enough to assist in lifting a motor yet. I stuck on some tension spring but they are only strong enough to lift the plate.