Outboard (kicker) backet on Willard 7m

skidoodog · 13 July 2015, 01:20

Hi all,
Has anyone put an outboard bracket (for kicker motor) on their Willard 7m ?

After a year of looking at it I think it's time. I hate to spoil the lines of my nice boat but safety dictates that I have a second source of power. Washing up on a rocky cliff is not an option for me.

Any thoughts or pictures of an installation would be much appreciated.

Need a place to hang the new Yamaha 9.9 high thrust motor

Thanks in advance,

DA

sphonic · 14 July 2015, 04:19

I just took ownership of a Willard 7M that came with a kicker mount (and swim platform) installed from the previous owner. Its just a rather thick aluminum welded setup. Nothing fancy.

There is no "seatow" type service where I live and the ocean conditions are small craft advisory by the afternoon (most days). I intend to take the boat to some remote locations. So I have the mount... but not the engine (yet). Do you think the 9.9hp is enough to push the boat through rough seas/current/wind?

BTW - the gas fuel tank for my setup is mounted below deck alongside the drive shaft.

Not sure why I can't post an image. Here is the link:
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skidoodog · 14 July 2015, 04:42

Im thinking the 9.9 high thrust will be enough to keep me out of trouble. 1 big outboard tank should give about 10 hours of thrust. In no wind should give about 5 knots (hull speed) with somebto spare. I will carry 2 tanks in the forward below deck compartment when in remote locations ( propped open).

9.9 yami high thrust, already over 100 pounds, I dont want much more if i can help it. Interested in what you think will be enough power and why.

I would also be interested in a pic of your installation.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Dave

skidoodog · 24 October 2017, 01:16

Hi All,

So finally got around to putting a bracket on the willard.
I normally dont like the look of a bracket so I had a dilemma.

Sometimes far from home or in strange waters I want one. sometimes I do not.

What to do.....

I made an unobtrusive bracket that I can slide my (30hpGarlick) bracket into (dovetail like)
I can remove it when I want and have the clean lines of the willard or put on the bracket and have it secure and ready.

Worked well this summer. It took a pounding and held up well.

I do love this boat but need more speed......

DA

atypicalguy · 24 October 2017, 02:07

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Originally Posted by skidoodog

Hi All,

So finally got around to putting a bracket on the willard.
I normally dont like the look of a bracket so I had a dilemma.

Sometimes far from home or in strange waters I want one. sometimes I do not.

What to do.....

I made an unobtrusive bracket that I can slide my (30hpGarlick) bracket into (dovetail like)
I can remove it when I want and have the clean lines of the willard or put on the bracket and have it secure and ready.

Worked well this summer. It took a pounding and held up well.

I do love this boat but need more speed......

DA

Thanks for posting the bracket. Question: Who made your tube?

skidoodog · 24 October 2017, 13:03

Tubset is by Bombard , hypalon.

atypicalguy · 25 October 2017, 03:09

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Originally Posted by skidoodog

Tubset is by Bombard , hypalon.

Do you have a contact for them? Thanks.

atypicalguy · 25 October 2017, 03:19

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Originally Posted by atypicalguy

Do you have a contact for them? Thanks.

Or wherever you purchased them. Thx

skidoodog · 25 October 2017, 03:21

No sorry. They are long bankrupt....too bad.
They supplied the us navy with lots of quality replacement tubesets. No more.
It's the only tube materiel that lasts a long time.
Pvc is tough at first then weakens and fails rapidly after 10 to 15 yrs.
Done. Hypalon though not as tough at first will last 30 yrs plus if looked after.

Navajoturquoise · 04 December 2017, 19:25

The following Canadian companies make Hypalon tubes:
polarisboats.com (Surrey BC), nacor.ca (Winsor QC). I'm not sure if inlandliferafts.com (Toronto ON) make Hypalon tubes, but they do repair them. The people at Nacor are very knowledgeable according to a friend that has done business with them.

Navajoturquoise · 04 December 2017, 19:27

The following Canadian companies make Hypalon tubes:
polarisboats.com (Surrey BC), nacor.ca (Winsor QC). inlandliferafts.com (Toronto ON), I'm not sure they make Hypalon tubes, but they do repair them. The people at Nacor are very knowledgeable according to a friend that has done business with them.

Bigtalljv · 05 December 2017, 20:45

Check with Wing inflatables too. They merged with Henshaw in England and made me hypalon tubes. I can’t say enough good things about the company or their product, all outstanding in my experience.

Jason