Crestliner Sportfish Kicker Motor Question

[gdog]

I have a 2004 Crestliner Sportfish 1850 that I want to put a kicker motor on. I have talked to a few different places- some say to use a 20" shaft (long) others say it needs a 25" shaft (extra long). Does anyone have a similar set up and what are you using? Thanks!

[midex717]

I have a 9.9 Merc Pro Kicker installed on a 2004 1850 Fishhawk which I believe has the standard length lower unit. The transom on your Sportfish is a bit taller so it may require a longer lower unit. That little Pro Kicker is awesome for Walleye trolling!!!!

[gdog]

Thanks Midex. Is there anyone out there with Sportfish running a kicker? Thanks!

[TUMBLEWEED]

My Avatar pic shows my 04 Sportfish with a 9.9 Mercury Pro Kicker

having the 20inch shaft. No problems here dude.

[marine_man]

Measure from where you plan on mounting the motor to the bottom of the boat, remembering that the cavitaiton plate is flat vs the sloped hull of the boat... that will help guide your decision.

marine_man