kicker ?

[taper]

I am in the process of trying to install my new kicker motor. When I position the motor (8HP Yamaha) on the left hand side of my main motor the tiller handle hits the left hand interior on the boat, in order to make a sharp right using the kicker I would have to elevate the handle on it's pivot. Is this normal? For info the tiller handle is on the left side of the kicker(looking from the back of the motor) and I cannot locate the kicker on the right side of the boat as this is where my swim platform is located.

[boatman]

Sounds like you are limited for space. It happens. You could connect the kicker to your main motor and use the steering wheel to control your course instead of the tiller handle.

[taper]

I think I am going to do that with the quick release type of connector but at times I may want to steer from the tiller handle. It can be done it's just a little bit stiffer to steer when you elevate the handle.

[SlowPoke]

If you're going to connect the motors for steering, this might interest you for throttle control... stumbled across it for sale on another forum.

http://forums.quintefishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4451

[taper]

Thanks for the link slowpoke.