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Heff

Posted 1/20/2008 9:06 AM (#295098)
Subject: Kicker rigging question

I'm looking at hooking a 9.9 hp pro kicker to my 150hp opti on my Fish Hawk.
I'm told that because of the sea star hyd. steering, I need a $ 300.00 tie bar from Merc. Is there a cheaper way to do this?

sworrall

Posted 1/20/2008 10:13 AM (#295105 - in reply to #295098)
Subject: RE: Kicker rigging question

Posts: 32886

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Yes. You can use threaded rod and compression type fittings attached to the tab on the front of the main power.

This is the front of a Verado, but you get the idea. Not sure what the Opti 150 tab looks like, can't remember, and there isn't one at this show.

Tons of 4 strokes, though.

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Wisconsin Wade

Posted 1/20/2008 11:40 AM (#295110 - in reply to #295105)
Subject: RE: Kicker rigging question

Posts: 194

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Not sure how far the motors will be offset, but I think I tied mine together for less than $100. I purchased all the parts(except the black fuel line that I purchased at Lowes which covers the threaded rod) from Mr. Marine and had them shipped to me in OH. Anyway, I will attach the photos the way I have is set up on my 1860 Angler. Oh Yeah, I was also directed to use Loctite(the strong stuff).

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MuskieFIRST

Posted 1/20/2008 2:09 PM (#295137 - in reply to #295098)
Subject: Re: Kicker rigging question

Posts: 507

from TOP H20:

I was just in a Gander Mtn. a few hrs. ago and saw the "bar" that connects the two motors for something like $27.00-$29.00

I may be wrong but its worth checking out.

Jerome

Shep

Posted 1/21/2008 9:33 AM (#295288 - in reply to #295137)
Subject: Re: Kicker rigging question

Posts: 5874

You need more than just the bar for a clean install. Here's a link to the post where I show mine, and the P/N's to do it. I think Pamp's stock the SeaStar parts. The way Wade has his works well, too.

http://walleye.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=9...

Don't forget the TrollMaster throttle control!

Edited by Shep 1/21/2008 9:37 AM

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