Is a kicker motor doable?

[Fishin' DC's]

Anybody know if the 210 will support a small kicker motor? How, if any, is the warranty affected? If you use one, what size HP do you use?

[Codfish]

Hey Gator, I have installed a kicker bracket on my 210CC. You can check out the install in the "modifications" section. I used a design provided by the factory as a starting place. Mine has only some minor size changes over theirs. I was told by factory rep that as long as I did not exceed the 550 lb motor total, there would be no warranty concerns. I use an old model Honda 7.5 long shaft, weighs about 65 lbs. The major design feature I like about my install is that the bracket is removable for days it is not needed. Less to snag lines on, less weight, less hassle.

codfish

[shrek]

hi codfish
im very interested in putting a kicker on a 210 transom. how do you like the 7.5 does it do everything you need it to do ? im thinking downriggers and for a get home motor if something happens to the main engine.
shrek

[Codfish]

Hey Shrek,

I get just over 5 mph with the 7.5 hp. It has a very flat two blade prop. It is great for trolling with downriggers but would be marginal for a get home motor if the wind or tide was against you. I use it because I had it before the 210. If I was getting a new motor, it would be a 9.9 hi-thrust so I could definitely get home in a good wind. Plenty of thrust for steerage from the 7.5 also. I would also recommend a motor with two cylinders instead of just one. Less shaking going on.

codfish

[Codfish]

I put some new photos in the Modifications section of the kicker mounted on the boat. Gives a better idea of what the install looks like.

[shrek]

codfish
man you guys are great this is one awsome site real good people. thanks guy. this mount dosent void the warranty either thats great. thanks again
shrek

[Fishin' DC's]

Codfish,
Good pix on the modification. I'll definitely look into it as I'm primarily looking for a get home motor that I hope not to use. Thanks for the posts.

[Wanabe]

Hey Codfish,

Where did you get the steering linkage for your kicker? Can you steer the kicker with the main motor tilted all the way or half way up? I'm in the thinking stages for mounting my 15hp, which weighs 74lbs, on my Bay. When, the snow melts and things start to warm up a little, I'll start to take mesurements and such...

Paul

[Codfish]

Paul,

I have not yet linked the two motors. I prefer, when fishing with the small motor, to stand near my downrigger rod and therefore use an extended throttle/steer arm attachment on the motor arm. You can just see it (the black extension) if you look at my photos in the modifications files. I know, from checking out the motor link systems, that you can steer the small motor when the big one is in the up position. I can't remember the names or web addresses though. Hope this helps.

Mine is a simple, no frills install. I like to keep everything as simple as possible so clutter and potential break down is at a minimum. I have stayed away from such things as a throttle and or steering link at the console for just that reason. If I had a 15 hp electric start then I would probably go for the additional convenience controls. codfish