Kicker on 228??

Ky Grady

Ky Grady

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I have a line on a brand new Yamaha 9.9, High thrust, 25" shaft, that I can pick up for a very good price.

Will be mounted on a Pooderbuilt bracket on my swim platform.

Is the 25" too long or the preferred length?

Thanks.

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Your setup will work well. Had a 25” kicker on my 1992 228. Lifting that motor to tilt it out of the water was a back breaker. I eventually removed mine as I never needed it.
 
Hey Ky,

My Honda 9.9 Hight Thrust shaft is also 25".

I think it is perfect.

Good luck closing your deal, these 9.9 kickers are gas sippers and quiet.
 
How do you keep that boat so clean? I have a 1999 228 and it is a never ending job to stay on top of the cleaning.That boat looks almost new. Jealous.
 
mjm1957 said:
How do you keep that boat so clean? I have a 1999 228 and it is a never ending job to stay on top of the cleaning.That boat looks almost new. Jealous.
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Well,,, that's not my boat. Just a picture of one with the kicker bracket I'll be using. I do try and keep mine clean and hopefully it'll look close to new here in a few weeks, having the gelcoat detailed.
 
mjm1957 said:
How do you keep that boat so clean? I have a 1999 228 and it is a never ending job to stay on top of the cleaning.That boat looks almost new. Jealous.
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Don't let him kid you; KY's boat looks as good as the one your referring to. His procedures should be required reading on how to keep a Grady in fightin' shape even when towed through multiple states.
 
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Ky Grady said:
I have a line on a brand new Yamaha 9.9, High thrust, 25" shaft, that I can pick up for a very good price.

Will be mounted on a Pooderbuilt bracket on my swim platform.

Is the 25" too long or the preferred length?

Thanks.

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I have the same pooderbuilt bracket on my swim step, with the same motor. There are zero issues with 25" shaft hi-thrust. I opted not to put the bracket on under my swim step after talking with the pooderbuilt guy several times. He said if I was going to be towing with the kicker on, definitely install the bracket. I did install a good size piece of G10 board under the motor mount to help strengthen things. He said when you're in the water there is very little force on the swim step being that everything is moving. I have been running like this for 4 seasons now with zero issue.
 
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Ryhlick said:
I have the same pooderbuilt bracket on my swim step, with the same motor. There are zero issues with 25" shaft hi-thrust. I opted not to put the bracket on under my swim step after talking with the pooderbuilt guy several times. He said if I was going to be towing with the kicker on, definitely install the bracket. I did install a good size piece of G10 board under the motor mount to help strengthen things. He said when you're in the water there is very little force on the swim step being that everything is moving. I have been running like this for 4 seasons now with zero issue.
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You by chance have any pictures with your kicker on??
 
Very interesting I’m also in the process of installing a 9.9 Suzuki. I’m having a similar bracket custom made with the underneath brace. KY Grady what are you going with for steering and throttle on the kicker?
 
Probably a tie bar setup for now. I'll use the tiller control for throttle right now until I get some time using the kicker, and then possibly look into something more user friendly.
 
I've seen that set up and it works great. Shaft lengths are 15, 20 and 25" so you are looking at max length.
 
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