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luckyman

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Just picked up my new kicker today. I can't figure out how I'm going to tie the two together. Any suggestions would be great. There is no holes to put a panther steering bar in the handle of the other motor. Also the motors are at two different heights20180908_131603.thumb.jpg.c5c28320368d241f1d6aadb35df9ad64.jpg20180908_125816.thumb.jpg.8a79bf2d726089028eb02d52eb1ac207.jpg20180908_125805.thumb.jpg.e066c39b566a4c6fb009a8141fe2a61d.jpg
 
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I just bought the same boat and motor set up with the kicker from the dealer. I’ll send a pick on how they set it up


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BottomLine

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Mine was on the motor when I bought the boat...however, this is what my bracket looks like and comes up as the part number on the 9.9 schematics. Available at Crowley Marine Products as well as other vendors. 

Bracket Kit (Black) 96186A2

 

Sk8man

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Just a suggestion but have you tried using it by steering with just the big motor? I used to have an EZ steer but discovered I didn't need it with the new 4 stroke 9.8. My boat is a glass Whaler probably heavier than yours too. I just position the kicker tilted a slight bit toward the big motor and seldom have to re-position it and then only into significant wind. It sure simplified things....worth experimenting before investing in other stuff.

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Sk8man

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Where the arrow is pointing is the edge (slightly) inward toward the big motor. I also have the Seastar hydraulic steering.

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Xxx

Xxx

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The EZ Steer is nice and cheaper than most others. BUT I have yet to be able to tilt the kicker up when you want to come in, without the rod binding so the kicker won't come to the lock position without removing the steer rod. I have an I/O. and a swimplatform.

ifishy

ifishy

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My kicker (different make) had bolt holes in the underside of the carry handle I used them to attach a panther steer rod which can be bent to shape any chance there are bolt holes in the underside of your carry handel


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fishinfreak

fishinfreak

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My kicker (different make) had bolt holes in the underside of the carry handle I used them to attach a panther steer rod which can be bent to shape any chance there are bolt holes in the underside of your carry handel


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No but there are both holes that hold the carry handle on. I believe Mercury makes a bracket that will bolt there and I can attach the rod to. Another gentleman pointed that out yesterday on the same form. If I'm understanding it correctly

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ifishy

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the panther steer has one end with two adjustable brackets that you can spread out to line up the two holes that might be a good answer there.  I wish i had a pic but I dont and the boat is at camp  google this part number 552400 they make a stainless version as well. it has worked extremely well for me and can be disconnected from inside the boat with ease i can also leave it linked and tilt the kicker with no issues I just like to disconnect it so I can lean the kicker all the way to the side when running  i think it only cost like 30 bucks i had to cut it to size but there is a large threaded area so it is very customizable

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dry net

dry net

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I have a sea star system that ties my motors together, Don't think it's a do it yourself project though. Do you have separate throttle controls for the motors ? Good luck

Sk8man

Sk8man

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fishinfreak - I know the above information is well intended and possibly usable but you may find what I did after using the EZ steer that it may not be really necessary in all cases. I used mine for several years and it was a pain in the butt sometimes; especially if you need to release the tie arm while out on the water. Just one more thing to dick around with and a couple hundred bucks that may not be necessary to spend. If you find you actually do need it...fine.... but I think a lot of folks make the assumption that it is absolutely necessasy in all cases without experimenting first.:smile:

fishinfreak

fishinfreak

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fishinfreak - I know the above information is well intended and possibly usable but you may find what I did after using the EZ steer that it may not be really necessary in all cases. I used mine for several years and it was a pain in the butt sometimes; especially if you need to release the tie arm while out on the water. Just one more thing to dick around with and a couple hundred bucks that may not be necessary to spend. If you find you actually do need it...fine.... but I think a lot of folks make the assumption that it is absolutely necessasy in all cases without experimenting first.[emoji2]
I am going to try it next time I'm out. Thanks again

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