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Message Subject: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

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Posted 4/1/2012 3:49 PM (#549967)
Subject: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

Is this needed when the transom on the boat is higher on the sides then in the middle? This may be a stupid question but I have no idea how it works. Thanks

sworrall

Posted 4/1/2012 6:00 PM (#549990 - in reply to #549967)
Subject: Re: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Sailboat or boat with a very high kicker plate. Fishing boats like we use, not so much.

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Posted 4/1/2012 6:21 PM (#549995 - in reply to #549967)
Subject: RE: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

what about big foot vs standard? does it make much of a difference?

sworrall

Posted 4/1/2012 6:26 PM (#549997 - in reply to #549967)
Subject: Re: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Bigfoot is high thrust, for slow moving heavy craft.

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Posted 4/1/2012 6:36 PM (#549998 - in reply to #549967)
Subject: RE: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

would a standard work for a 17ft boat with 125hp on it?

sworrall

Posted 4/1/2012 6:43 PM (#550002 - in reply to #549998)
Subject: RE: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Standard? Kickers are usually 20" shafts. If that's what you mean, then yup.

Shep

Posted 4/2/2012 8:41 AM (#550109 - in reply to #549967)
Subject: RE: when is a 25" shaft needed for a kicker?

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Guest - 4/1/2012 3:49 PM

Is this needed when the transom on the boat is higher on the sides then in the middle? This may be a stupid question but I have no idea how it works. Thanks

Even though the transom mounting may be higher for the kicker, when you are not on plane, there is plenty of prop in the water for the kicker. Do not go to a 25" shaft for your kicker, or you'll have issues when getting on plane, and in rough water.

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