I have just installed trim tabs (Lenco 12x12 standards) at the suggestion of Fred of Anita Marie fame. The installation went fine, but I don't have the clearance for the kicker. We also are putting on a new 90 hp Mercury 4 stroke that is wider than the Johnson 70 hp that just self-destructed.
The Merc is wider and the present kicker (Johnson 9.9hp) needs to move abeam slightly. In the not too distant future the plan is to put a 4 stroke Merc 9.9 which is also a bit wider than the Johnson. My thought was that an outboard bracket would be the way to go because to clear the trim tabs the kicker needs to be aft about another 6-8 inches. I've looked at the installations under the trim tab forum and did not remember seeing any that use a bracket. Any thoughts or advice?
In the process of upgrading the boat, I also am installing a Wallas 125 DU and wasn't to impressed with the quality of the 1 gallon fuel tank. It seems fairly thin. I was thinking of a poly 2 gallon jerry jug. Any suggestions on this would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Rhys Spoor
Island Flyer
The Merc is wider and the present kicker (Johnson 9.9hp) needs to move abeam slightly. In the not too distant future the plan is to put a 4 stroke Merc 9.9 which is also a bit wider than the Johnson. My thought was that an outboard bracket would be the way to go because to clear the trim tabs the kicker needs to be aft about another 6-8 inches. I've looked at the installations under the trim tab forum and did not remember seeing any that use a bracket. Any thoughts or advice?
In the process of upgrading the boat, I also am installing a Wallas 125 DU and wasn't to impressed with the quality of the 1 gallon fuel tank. It seems fairly thin. I was thinking of a poly 2 gallon jerry jug. Any suggestions on this would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Rhys Spoor
Island Flyer
