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Kicker install on 1990 31 open - remodel4@comcast.net - 03-18-2019 Just bought a 1990 31 open Has anyone seen a kicker motor on swim step or mounted on the transom.  Any ideas on the size of motor needed to push boat 2 to 4 mph. I thinking of a Yamaha 9.9 high thrust  I also like the Honda 15 hp I think mounting on the transom would be better secured, using a jack plate to lower the motor into the water. The 454'S have been replaced and have only 300 hours. I don't want to rack up a lot of hours on the big motors Thanks Doug Kicker install on 1990 31 open - Misdirection - 03-18-2019 I've not seen one on a Tiara, but have on other boats similar in size. I do not think a swim platform will be strong enough to support a kicker. You will likely need a transom mount. As far as size, you will not be able to get past hull speed (about 6 knots) for your boat. So you need to work with a dealer/manufacturer to determine what size can push you to that speed with out working the motor too hard. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk RE: Kicker install on 1990 31 open - RCKLAW - 06-14-2019 I also have a 31' Open in Washington and have been thinking about a trolling motor. Did you ever find a means of installing one on your boat? Thanks! Kicker install on 1990 31 open - kulakmarc - 06-17-2019 We have a 2700 with a Suzuki 9.9 kicker.. I’d probably go with a 25hp on a 3100 and have seen a few 3100s with 25hp kickers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RE: Kicker install on 1990 31 open - fkrabach - 11-12-2025 Hey Scurvy, I realize this is a well aged thread, but would you happen to be able to supply the pics that are now dead in your reply?