Question about kicker motor bracket

[slayer]

I want to install a motor bracket for kicker. My question is will any type work on 22' Starcraft Islander ? Also is there a difference in the bracket for a 4 stroke as apposed to a two stroke motor ? There is one on e-bay for 79.00 +20.00 for shipping brand new stainless steel .Says it will hold up to 20hp motor will this work on my Islander ? Thanks

[slayer]

We have all these big boat Captains on this site thought someone would have answer for me ??

[Jumbo]

Four stroke's are almost twice the weight of a two stroke, thus the bracket is made stronger. I've have had mine (4 stk., 9.9 long shaft, 140 lbs.) for 6 yrs. reworked it last yr., if you run hard, things shake and loosen up, speeking of the motor bracket, very happy with my 4 stk. it just purrs, hopes this helps you~~~~><>...... Jumbo.! :chillin:

[slayer]

Jumbo what type of bracket do you have on your boat ? I was thinking about a 4-stroke also That way i can run it of main gas tank in boat The Bracket im looking at says it will hold up to a 20 hp motor I also am looking at a 9.9 hp kicker. Thanks Slayer

[goosebustr79]

We have an OMC bracket. A little expensive but it has a hydro assist. I personally wouldn't buy anything else. We have a 9.9 honda fourstroke on it. I did the same thing and plumbed it into the main fuel tank.

[ahasiec]

I would also go with the OMC or the Garelick heavy Duty bracket, if you are running a 4 Stroke....do not go cheap otherwise you can lose you motor which would not be good, pay the extra cash now and save later

[Jumbo]

Picked it up through the Cabela's mail order, paid $ 199.00. I put a T-switch off the main fule line, turn one way for kicker, turn the other for main motor, the Big Foot is just a purring machine, it's held up for me, trolling, back trolling , I had to go with a long shaft, boat sits high in the water, don't squeek on the bracket, heavy duty is a must, would cry :gaga: if it was to go in the drink, due to a cheap bracket, money goes fast enough, let alone throwing off the back of the boat, hope's this helps~~~><>...Jumbo.!

[FISHIN 2]

I put a 2' safety cable on mine just for that reason. I bolted a threaded eye thru the transom and attached a 2' cable thru the handle of my kicker. Serves two purposes, one being a theft deterent and if the motor falls off, I won't lose it !!

Mike

[Bayboat]

I have a bracket that is good. Had I to do it over I should have bought a larger, stronger one for my 15HP four stroke. I have it strapped down along with a safety chain but I sweat bullets every time we hit a big wave. Plan on changing it out this year. As some have said, get a heavy duty if you are going four stroke. When I change I will swith to a motor bracket type that will allow me to tilt the motor forward when underway allowing a better motor weight distribution. I do not like this thing hangin off the stern on the present mount.
The fuel thing with a four stroke is great. No oil to mix so you can run off the main tank with a "T". They run great and sometimes so quiet that I check the pee streem to make sure it is on. Only way to go IMHO. Of course all this costs bucks. That's why I have not changed to a bracket yet.