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I have a 2006 228 in Santa Cruz. You guys have probably found it is a very trim-sensitive boat in our waters. Adjusting tabs and outboard trim make a huge difference on this boat at cruise. When docking and maneuvering with a good current (often SC harbor) it helps to trim the outboard up...

http://www.tgttackle.com/tgt-rod-rigger.php http://www.amazon.com/CE-Smith-Outrigge ... B0000AZ3V7 We use the TGT's for albacore tuna trolling. They have worked well. The smiths are probably the most popular, but I don't have first hand experience with them.

We have an early 80's Honda 10hp long shaft 4s that pushes our 06 228 along adequately for emergency purposes. Have not had to use it other than testing on this boat, but had the same kicker on our old boat, a 23' 1981 Robalo walk around, similar weight to the 228. That kicker brought us home...

For salmon you will want some downriggers if you don't already have some. Electrics make it easier, especially when trolling 200+ ft deep sometimes at Soquel Hole, but cost more. We have two Scotty downriggers on our 228 and stack the lines 20 to 30 ft (closer and we seem to get tangles) apart...

We mounted ours just forward of the rear gunwale rod holders, on the swivel mounts. Had a machine shop cut stainless backing plates for them that fit under the gunwales. They work pretty easy from that position. I took a picture yesterday while we were salmon trolling, hope it helps give you an...