35-2 kicker motor

craigtilson

Junior Member
i have an ericson 35-2 and am thinking of getting rid of the atomic 4 and putting on a high thrust kicker motor ... any ideas ?
cheers craig
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
Auxiliary Engine ponderings

If you search this site for 'outboard motor' or similar words (use the Google search engine) there are quite a few threads. Usually this question arrises with an E-27 or E-29. Hanging an OB on your stern is possible but would pose several engineering and usability problems.

Note: The E-27 was the only model designed with optional transom opening specifically for an OB.

If you have an original A4 engine that really Must be replaced (those simple little engines are extremely long-lived and also rebuildable) you do have some decisions to make.
I would advise you strongly and sincerely to take two aspirin and get some rest before entertaining such a thought.

Regards,
Loren
 
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Christian Williams

E381 - Los Angeles
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
By all means fix the A4, or install a newer one if necessary. It is the easiest, cheapest and most effective solution.
 

Seth

Sustaining Partner
An outboard?

Take the pills and re think this. Mounting will be a challenge and it will ONLY work in the flattest of conditions. Any waves and the prop will be out of the water more than it is in the water. This boat MUST have an inboard
 
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