kicker bracket

[nordicstallion]

I am ordering a suzuki 9.9 high torque 20 inch kicker for my 19 ft angler & wondering whitch garlick 4 stroke bracket I will need.The 9.5 or 15 inch vertical lift. Suggestion or common scense answer needed.

 

[thataway]

The long shaft is 105 lbs--The 15" heavy duty bracket is better if you want to pay the $$. The long shaft, makes it a bit harder to get the lower unit clear when the engine is tilted up and the bracket raising higher helps with this. I am using the 11" smaller unit on a 100 lb outboard--and it is marginal--but works--much more weight and I would want the 15"--heavier duty unit.

 

[nordicstallion]

Thank you very much for the help.I was beginning to think my question was too dumb to deserve responses.As a rank offshore powerboat newbe, I would be adrift alone without c-brats. I had some difficulty locating credible suzuki dealers , so I purchased A 9.9 yamaha 20 inch high thrust. Since purchasing c-dog in feb, she remains unwetted. Im all atwitter with the prospect of trying her out in the lake before taking her to the north coast. thanks again. Vern.

 

[matt_unique]

I'm sure the hinge mounted kicker brackets are fine but I always preferred a solid bracket that does not move. I had the fixed Garelick bracket on my last boat (19' cuddy cabin) and it worked pretty well. If a solid fits, and provides the correct position to get the prop far enough in the water, why still allowing you to trim it out when underway, I would personally opt for it.

 

[Jazzmanic]

I know that when we added trim tabs to the boat, the factory installed a stationary bracket called the Mini-Jacker. Here's a pic of it.



At the factory party in January, they had a few of these to sell at a very good price. You might want to call the factory if interested. They are very sturdy and do a good job of allowing room for the trim tabs, if applicable.

Peter
C-Dancer