1975 Trolling motor options

robert644 · #1 06-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Hello all,

I have a 1975 model, outboard powered, as seen in this picture.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/cat_1975/page8

My motor is a 78 Merc 900, and I figured it may be smart to have a kicker on the boat as well. And as everyone knows, a boat this size needs a long shaft and a bracket. Apparently not the case, or is it?

Was this boat designed to have a smaller outboard mounted next to the main motor, with the shape of the transom being the way it is. Was this intended for a 15" shaft motor?

Thanks, just curious now.

macojoe · #2 06-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Most will add a bracket, not sure there is room to add to the transom?
20" long shaft will be the way to go.

Blue_Runner · #3 07-27-2009, 08:43 AM

There should be room back there. 9.9 hp seems to work well for thrust, weight and cost efficiency. I have an old 1975 johnson 9.9 for a kicker. The PO bought it for $400 on eBay about 5 years ago. I haven't used it much lately so I took it off the V. I need to do some maint on it.