What side of boat should kicker motor be mounted?

starboard-side
Choose the most appropriate side of the transom. Since the outboard tiller is usually on the port side of the motor, most kickers are mounted on the starboard-side of the transom to facilitate easier tiller steering and throttle control while slow-trolling or putting home.

Can you add power steering to an outboard motor?

Convert your outboard from cable to hydraulic steering for smoother control. Hydraulic steering makes handling higher horsepower easier and smoother. Installing a system in your outboard-powered boat is a simple do-it-yourself project.

Why do some boats have a kicker motor?

A kicker motor will allow you to rack up hours on the water without raising hours on your main engine.

What height should an outboard motor be set at?

Industry standards dictate that for short shaft engines the transom height should be 15″. A long shaft engine requires a height of 20″ and extra-long shaft engines will need a transom height of 25″.

Can a tiller outboard be converted to steering?

Converting from tiller to wheel allows you to move forward in the boat. When you decide to convert the tiller steering on your outboard to helm-type steering with a steering wheel, the most important part of the project is testing. A boat’s steering system must work correctly and easily every time.

Is it worth upgrading to hydraulic steering on a boat?

The simplicity of the system reduces maintenance; the hydraulics all but eliminate steering effort. And if you’re using two hands on the wheel to steer the boat, upgrading to hydraulic steering will make it fun to drive again.

How do you hook up a main fuel tank to a kicker motor?

On the fuel/water separator head there may be two output ports… one would have the fuel line going to your main motor. You can add a fuel line to the other (basically, screw out the plug, screw in a fuel barb, add a line with fuel bulb then a connector on the other end to connect to the kicker).

What happens if outboard is mounted too low?

If the outboard is too low, it creates excessive drag, which cuts into speed and fuel efficiency. If it’s too high, the propeller tends to ventilate, losing its bite on the water and blowing out while turning and in steep seas.

Are outboard steering cables universal?

A boat steering cable attachment to the motor through the engine tilt tube is universal.

How much does it cost to put power steering on a boat?

Most boats can be outfitted with a reliable and quality hydraulic system for less than $2,000. Depending on the size of the engine and boat that you need to control, the BayStar Outboard Steering System can be obtained for a relatively reasonable $769.