Rinker 270 FV - backup outboard engine?

MissLee2005

Any ideas or photos on how to mount a back up outboard engine ? 

Willhound

I have heard of it being done, and if you Google it a bunch of pics of various mounts come up but all require a mount bolted full time to the swim platform like the one in the pic. Hooking up remote steering is a lot tougher than the salmon trolling set ups with outboard boats that use a link rod between the main motor and the kicker so you'd have to use an extension arm and steer from the transom. I thought I remembered someone a while back showing pics of a 270 set up for fishing but can't remember if they had a kicker or not.
I troll for Lake Trout with my 270 but just use the main engine and throw a couple of drift anchors out to slow me down.

Willhound

I just looked some more and did find a rig for remote steering. but don't think it will work with a swim platform, too much angle and distance from drive unit to outboard.
Is it for fishing or as a back up/emergency motor you want?

aero3113

I think someone on the forum installed one on their 2001 242. Came out really nice, I’ll look for the post.

aero3113

Here you go!

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/comment/122022#Comment_122022

MissLee2005

Willhound said:

I have heard of it being done, and if you Google it a bunch of pics of various mounts come up but all require a mount bolted full time to the swim platform like the one in the pic. Hooking up remote steering is a lot tougher than the salmon trolling set ups with outboard boats that use a link rod between the main motor and the kicker so you'd have to use an extension arm and steer from the transom. I thought I remembered someone a while back showing pics of a 270 set up for fishing but can't remember if they had a kicker or not.
I troll for Lake Trout with my 270 but just use the main engine and throw a couple of drift anchors out to slow me down.

Hi mate , it’s for a back up. That’s a good set up but Ideally I would like the mount to be easily removable so it’s not always on show or a trip hazard, thanks for replying 

MissLee2005

aero3113 said:

Here you go!

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/comment/122022#Comment_122022

Thanks for sharing, it’s a clever design, just think it would be better if the actual trading could slide out/flip flat.

MissLee2005

Also need ideas as to how / where to store an engine....am thinking a 6-9hp just enough to punch through the water in case of emergency