More Kicker Advice

[Chomper]

I know this has been discussed over and over again and I read all 8 pages from the search, I have that whopper 235 on the back and I want to stay as light as possible on a kicker. I will be mostly in the Chesapeake Bay close to shore. This motor is close by and if it goes cheap enough I thought about picking it up if it will work. So I thought I would ask the experts advice first. Is it enough power for my V? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-hp-evinrude-boat-motor_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ111122QQihZ016QQi temZ260262970852QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Blue_Runner]

I honestly don't know because I have 9.9 and not a 6hp. It depends on what you want to use it for. If you want to use it to slow troll in calm water at 1 mph - 4 mph I'd say it would work.

It doesn't look like a long shaft to me. For peace of mind I would have him measure it to be sure or get the serial nos.

Its a nice looking motor.

[willy]

Agree with BR, looks like a short shaft or the picture could be decieving(compressed)
It will push you around, I think in my mind a ten horse would be the minimum though, it pushed my V at just at 10 mph.

[randlemanboater]

This one looks long enough.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/768899488.html

[Chomper]

Thanks guys, I thought it looked a bit short myself but wasn't sure. I agree I need at least 9.9. It was close by but I am not in a big hurry so I will wait it out until another one shows up.

[phester]

while we're on the topic, any of you guys w/ kicker motors have some good info on the bracket used?.....good ones, not so good ones, stainless steel vs. aluminium, fixed vs. adjustable etc. etc. I have a newly acquired 1996 8hp 20" Johnson 2cyl. [that I got for free] a few months ago. My two projects, that I have yet to start on either, are to lower my bow rail and mount the kicker. I think the kicker project has priority at this time. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

[willy]

Phes just get a decent quality stainless that lets you raise it out of the water. they are rated by horsepower, mostly for weight purposes.
My G3 has a cast stainless fixed type put on by the dealer, mount height based on shaft length and clearance, very solid, has enough height to keep it out of the water.

[phester]

I've seen a few "Garilick"[?] products and looked at a few on Ebay. I'm more inclined to go bran new unless I stumble across a deal I can't refuse. It seems that the adjustable ones are the way to go....5 different hi/lo settings. Even saw one were the bracket comes off the mount [I like that idea as well] Considering what the 8hp has cost me, I'm not afraid to lay out a few extra bucks on a good bracket. Thanks ,Will