Tie bar for kicker

[hookedupf7]

I am currently trying to figure out how to tie my kicker to main motor. I probably am overthinking it but I want to use tie bar up top. The problem is the transom has a high wall and I would have to put a pretty drastic bend in tie bar and build a couple of brackets to clear it. Also my main motor is etech 115 and kicker is 9.9 merc on a panther   Adjustable plate. Any ideas and pics would be great!!

[sszoldra]

My 2 Honda's have a L bracket coming off the motor, and I have  an arm connecting them with a small tie rod end on each end and a bolt down thru. I did show it in a pic to another guy trying to do the same thing, but I don't know how to search for that thread. 

[hookedupf7]

What’s throwing me for a loop is how to clear the transom 

[antney1]

What’s throwing me for a loop is how to clear the transom 

What about an EZ steer ?


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[sszoldra]

Here's some pics of mine. It's pouring outside so this is the best I can do now. I'l be in Oswego late tomorrow for a few days if you want to see it.

[hookedupf7]

Antney1 I may have to but I was trying to put everything up top so it Was easier to get to.  Ss zoldra. I think I may do something similar but more intricate. I am going call panther and see what they have to say. I am going to see ez steer has for the 115 etec 

[TrophySeeker]

I did something similar to SSZ when I had my kicker. My steering kit came with clamps to hook to steering arm on main motor. I made an L bracket for the kicker. In my opinion, EZ Steer is overly complicated and expensive for outboard to outboard applications. It makes more sense for I/O's.

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[hookedupf7]

I really like the bar on top just gotta figure it out 

[hookedupf7]

Here’s a few pics to show what I’m looking at

[TrophySeeker]

Similar to what I had. I needed to put an offset bend in the steering linkage, but it worked great. And easy to hook up from inside the boat.

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[salmonite]

Noticed you had hydraulic steering.. here is a couple diagrams I had laying around and pictures from the web





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[hookedupf7]

salmonite they might help a lot. Thanks!!!

[salmonite]

They used to make that bracket that is shown on merc in first pic but can’t seem to find it. Thought it was made by sea star but can’t find on website


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[Brian S]

Google search Sea Star kicker cable tie bar. It looks pretty versatile.

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[salmonite]

versatile yes, expensive holy hell yes... wow seems insane to pay over 300 to tie the kicker to main motor.

[Brian S]

versatile yes, expensive holy hell yes... wow seems insane to pay over 300 to tie the kicker to main motor.

Just throwing out another option, never said it was cheap.....

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[hawkeye625]

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Auxiliary-Motor-Connector-Rods/700014.uts?slotId=0

 

Used these on 3 boats now.  Work great.

[muskie magnet]

Panther martin makes an hydraulic adapter for their systems. Panther martin system comes with a long rthreaded rod you can bend and cut to suit your needs.http://www.boatstoreusa.com/hydraulic-mechanical/connection-kits-cable-adapters/panther-552700-trolling-motor-tie-bar-kit/

[TrophySeeker]

1 hour ago, hawkeye625 said:

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Auxiliary-Motor-Connector-Rods/700014.uts?slotId=0

 

Used these on 3 boats now.  Work great.

That's the one I used on mine. $35 and a couple offset bends and you are in business.

[salmonite]

2 hours ago, muskie magnet said:

Panther martin makes an hydraulic adapter for their systems. Panther martin system comes with a long rthreaded rod you can bend and cut to suit your needs.http://www.boatstoreusa.com/hydraulic-mechanical/connection-kits-cable-adapters/panther-552700-trolling-motor-tie-bar-kit/

 

That is the one I was thinking of!

 

 

if you go to website you can find all the parts.. I wonder with some engineering you could just use some parts and not the whole connection kit

 

http://www.panthermarineproducts.com/electro-steer-and-steering

 

 

 

Edited May 29, 2018 by salmonite

[hookedupf7]

Can you make pretty drastic bends say 90 degree

[hookedupf7]

That cable steer looks pretty slick!!!

[muskie magnet]

16 hours ago, hookedupf7 said:

That cable steer looks pretty slick!!!

Yes it does, if I had to do it again I would seriously consider the cable steer,  no noisy vibration you have to mess with, looks good.