Kicker Motors - How is it done ?

[TSCTSC]

Am revisiting this issue again since trolling is quite a big thing for me. I am thinking that it is possible to get a Yamaha 8-10HP kicker motor 4 stroke for about 2 grand, brand new with and without an autopilot. How much does it cost to rig it up so that I can continue to steer with my steering console and for it to take gas from my internal fuel tank? How does it work for you people who have kicker motors? Do you tiller steer it when the kicker is down or do you steer it with the boat steering wheel? If it is steered with the boat steering wheel, does it mean that the main motor and the kicker must be linked together? How does it affect the linkage if the main motor has power trim and tilt and the kicker does not? What are the issues involved when trailering a kicker motor? Does it need to have a transom saver too? How much HP is enough and what speeds are ideal? I know I want to troll between 1.5 - 2.5 mph. My current trolling motor at 55lbs 12V run at 1.5 mph at setting of 7-8. My main motor gives about 2.5 - 3mph at the lowest trolling speed. Any advice on kicker motors and a description of how it works on your boats is appreciated. Thanks!

[Northlander]

Fred can ya e-mail me at [email protected]

[Rick]

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[Northlander]

Thanks Rick. Hows fishin down your way. Im trying to get up to the Rainy River in the near future.

[TSCTSC]

The Yamaha T8s are now $2195 at Redwing. But they are 05's.....is it a good deal now that 2006 is just round the corner? What kind of offers could I expect if I were to wait till next year?

Thanks

[HARPOON-OR-BUST]

I HAVE NEVER RESEARCHED THE T8 SO I WOULDN'T KNOW IF THAT IS A GOOD PRICE.....? SOME OTHER GUYS ON HERE SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL YOU. SOUNDS LIKE A PRETTY GOOD PRICE, THE MERC 9.9 PRO'S I HAVE SEEN ARE AROUND $2800.00