Good morning all,
I am new here, and just bought a 1978 whaler 15 feet with a 2002 Yamaha 60HP 4-stroke (400 hours on the outboard).
I have a Minn Kota 80lb 24V trolling motor, but since it adds too much weight (motor + 2 batteries), I want to switch it for a Tohatsu 3.5HP kicker i have.
The problem is that this is a 15" shaft motor, so i bought a Garelick motor bracket, but it seem heavy, and sticks out too much.
I am considering just mount the Tohatsu without the Bracket, will this be ok considering the 3.5HP won't move the whaler too fast, so there would be enough water for the propeller to push?
Please give me some advises on this.
Thanks
hskbvn.
15' Whaler 3.5HP Kickr with 15" shaft?
Re: 15' Whaler 3.5HP Kickr with 15" shaft?
Don't typically see a 13' sport with a kicker.
How remote or offshore are you transiting? Is Sea Tow available?
How remote or offshore are you transiting? Is Sea Tow available?
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: 15' Whaler 3.5HP Kickr with 15" shaft?
My current plan is only to run it in the lakes, slough or bay (i am in the Bay Area, CA) to gain experiences before going out for a few miles max (half Moon Bay, Monterrey)
I just want to have a way to get back to launch ramp if the main motor dies.
Thanks
I just want to have a way to get back to launch ramp if the main motor dies.
Thanks