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I used the bracket from Tanner Mfg for my install of my 9.9 hp kicker. My boat was only 1 year old and I wanted something solid, durable and professional looking that would last the lifetime of the boat. I believe Tanner brackets does this but they are costly, but well worth it in my opinion. You can just call them and they have a product for all Whalers.

To mount mine a built a jig that would hold the motor with the bracket attached and I attached this jig to my motorcycle Floor jack. This way I could move the complete set up up, down and sideways and look at and measure everything perfectly for the best location. I have attached a picture of this set up on my personal page on this site. I also created a plywood jig that matched the mounting face of the bracket and holes exactly. This helped me drill perfectly spaced and perpendicular holes for mounting. The top 3 holes are above the rear seat and I used white bolt head covers for a professional look.

The final attachment location allows me to fully tilt up the motor (must be turned to one side) for cruising and launching. I steer with the main motor by attaching them together with an EZ Steer set up. The rod with the EZ Steer was too short so I purchased a longer stainless steel rod and bent it in a Z pattern for a perfect fit. I also covered the rod in a hard plastic tubing for a great look. I had to build a small aluminum bracket for attachment to the kicker motor. In the end it works perfect, steers great and comes on and off in seconds for tilting and cruising. After 2 years of use with many hours trolling for salmon i have no regrets or problems with my set up.

Hope this helps