power trim on kickers

[Derwood]

Do you have to "secure" your kicker in rougher water when it's trimmed up or does the trim motor/system itself keep them in place?

[scott.keeley]

My T8 had a "stop" pin that slides in when trimmed up to prevent it from lowering. I use it when trailering and cruising the lake when I start out the day. Don't usually put the pin back in until the end of the day.

[EyeKing]

Originally Posted by scott.keeley

My T8 had a "stop" pin that slides in when trimmed up to prevent it from lowering. I use it when trailering and cruising the lake when I start out the day. Don't usually put the pin back in until the end of the day.

xx2. Yamaha T8, solid as a rock.

[moose-hunter]

Originally Posted by scott.keeley

My T8 had a "stop" pin that slides in when trimmed up to prevent it from lowering. I use it when trailering and cruising the lake when I start out the day. Don't usually put the pin back in until the end of the day.

xx3. Yamaha T9.9. Also solid as a rock.

[Spendit]

I just use the hydraulic to hold it up while running - no issues after 6 seasons with it ever coming back down while running

[Lundexp]

Originally Posted by scott.keeley

My T8 had a "stop" pin that slides in when trimmed up to prevent it from lowering. I use it when trailering and cruising the lake when I start out the day. Don't usually put the pin back in until the end of the day.

X4, Yamaha T8, solid as a rock also

[Derwood]

Thanks!! Any thoughts on props? 3 blade or 4 blade? Do I want a bigger prop blade or smaller for the kicker? Are there advantages to both? I would want to slow way down some times and probably get up in the 2.5-3mph's once in awhile.

[Lake Wisconsin]

x5 on T8. Only issue I ever had is when I forgot to bring it up. Then the back of the boat becomes really wet