2003 CL1850 sportfish +kicker

[lil al]

Hi,recently bought a 2003 CL 1850 sportfish with a135 optimax andso far still breaking in but do a lot of walleye and salmon trolling and decided to buy a kicker. am having problem with dealers telling me what shaft lgn. to get 20 or 25 CL says 20 but that seems short.looking to buy a t8 what shaft lgn.do you have? thanks for the replys lil al

[Islander]

I have a 2001 CL 1850 Sportfish. I have the 20 inch transome and I believe you have the 25 inch transome. My kicker is mounted on a Panther Martin mount which hangs down over the transome. The 20 inch shaft might work with a similar set up but i am sure. Some of the guys with the newer 25 inch transome might help you alot better. Enjoy the boat.

Bud

[perchjerker]

Islander-

Please email me at perchjerker@perchjerker.net

I want to discuss something with you about your C liner.

thanks

[ebijack]

with a 20in shaft in rougher water, your kicker will be coming out of the water. i went from a 20 in to 25in. also with the longer shaft, your turns have more control...
hope that helps

[Islander]

Perchjerker, i sent you my email address.

Bud

[eye4aneye]

I've got a 25" 9.9 Merc 4 stroke on mine. It is mounted directly to the transom port of the big motor and has power trim and remote throttle. When on the trailer and the kicker is all the way down, it still hangs high enough off the ground to tow without worry of it hitting the street. If you intend to mount the kicker direct to the transom (no Panther type mount) the 25" is the way to go, IMO.

[Greg from Colorado]

I have 1997 model with a 8hp kicker mounted on the high side of the transom, my 20" has come out of the water once or twice but it needs
to be really rough maybe 3-4 ft waves.
You will really love the boat.
Greg

[Driftr]

You do need the 25". I am having the 5" spacer installed on my kicker shaft as we speak. Mine came out of the water too much to suit me.

Driftr

[Bob WI]

I would also look into which prop to get on it. I have the 9 picth for the merc 9.9 and am looking into getting a different prop for better speed contol. It's pretty touchy from 1 to 2 mph.