Kicker shaft length
mskyhntr
Posted 3/26/2012 7:57 PM (#548746)
Subject: Kicker shaft length




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A buddy of mine is getting a kicker for his boat, the boat has a 20" transom, I told him he needs a kicker with a 20" shaft. Am I correct on this? Most dealers are telling him a 25" shaft would be better. The kicker would be used as a backup to the big motor only.
sworrall
Posted 3/26/2012 8:19 PM (#548751 - in reply to #548746)
Subject: Re: Kicker shaft length





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
No way does he need a 25" shaft kicker. 20" is perfect. If he put a 25" shaft kicker on the boat, the lower unit would be dragging when the boat is on plane.
VMS
Posted 3/27/2012 9:11 PM (#548977 - in reply to #548746)
Subject: Re: Kicker shaft length





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
+1

If dealers are telling him that, I'd be wary of purchasing through them...

Steve