Kicker Motor Transom Brackets
Small outboards and kicker motors on larger boats are mounted on an outboard mounting bracket in order to allow the outboard to be raised and lowered as necessary.
Ever since fisherman first plied the waters of the Sea of Galilee fishermen have hung auxiliary outboard motors on the transom in order to save fuel, to reduce noise and to save considerable wear and tear on their boat's main engine. Traditionally, these "kicker" motors were two-strokes. Then a few years back the venerable two-stroke was rendered obsolete and four-strokes began proliferating. That created a problem.
Four-strokes are heavier than a comparable two-strokes. And naturally it follows the auxiliary motor mounts had to shoulder a heavier weight. In some cases four-strokes are too heavy for the old hardware. But there's a solution that is as simple as the sea is salt. Contemporary Garelick outboard motor mounts are specifically designed to handle the extra weight of 4-stroke outboard motors from 7.5- to 30-horsepower. Two types are available: Manual and hydraulic and they accommodate an outboard motor weighing up to 175-pounds. (continued below)
The hydraulically-actuated units allow motors to be tilted up or down by pushing a dashboard-mounted switch. Gone are the perilous days of hanging over the transom to raise and lower the motor risking falling in the water. Hydraulic operation takes a mere 20 seconds. Garelick 's new mounts are Rock of Gibraltar solid, constructed of 1/2"-thick extruded aluminum and are triple-coated (anodized, electro-deposition painted arid powder coated) to protect against corrosion. A 2,000-pound tensile strength motor safety cable is included with the mounts in case the outboard decides to jump ship.