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Kicker motor for a Montauk 17...
akimbeau	#1  Posted on 07/15/21 - 7:21 AM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/13/21	I have a 1983 Montauk 17 with a Yamaha 90hp that I am restoring and outfitting for use on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico. The thought of engine failure down there has me considering a kicker motor with a fixed mount. I purchased an adjustable mount but was not happy with it's strength, so it's going back. The engine I have for the kicker is a 4.5 Johnson. Does anyone have suggestions for a good fixed mount? What length off-set should I be looking for? The boat has a swim step on starboard side so I'm planning on installing it on the port side. Anything to watch for or suggestions/photos from your install would be appreciated. Needless to say, I only want to drill holes one time! Kim
gypsmjim	#2  Posted on 07/15/21 - 5:49 PM
Member Posts: 113 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/13/17	A Panther or a Garelick is what you want. Been using them for years.... gypsmjim attached the following image: [153.15Kb] Edited by gypsmjim on 07/15/21 - 5:56 PM
akimbeau	#3  Posted on 07/20/21 - 9:15 AM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/13/21	Thanks Gypsmjim. Of the two you recommended, which would you say was the strongest? Kim gypsmjim wrote: A Panther or a Garelick is what you want. Been using them for years....
gypsmjim	#4  Posted on 07/20/21 - 5:14 PM
Member Posts: 113 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/13/17	A Panther, but only by a very slight margin.
akimbeau	#5  Posted on 07/20/21 - 7:57 PM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/13/21	Thanks again! Kim