Attwood Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit 11663-7, 24 Inch Zinc-Plated Connector Rod

The attwood Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit 11663-7 lets you steer your kicker (auxiliary trolling) motor directly from your boat's helm station, using the same steering wheel that controls your primary outboard engine. The kit connects the two motors with a 24 inch zinc-plated connector rod and universal pivot ball joint assemblies, so turning the main engine's steering wheel turns the kicker motor along with it. Quick disconnect fittings at each ball joint assembly make it fast to attach or remove the kit, and the connector rod can be cut to length so it fits your specific dual-motor setup. The pivot ball joints allow unrestricted movement between the two engines, so either motor can be tilted up or down while the steering rod stays connected, which means you are not forced to disconnect the kit every time you raise or lower an engine. Constructed of alloy steel with a zinc-plated silver finish for corrosion resistance in marine environments, the kit is built for use in both fresh and salt water. This is a single-kit unit intended for boaters running a primary outboard paired with a separate kicker motor for trolling, who want to steer both engines together from one wheel rather than operating a second tiller or remote steering setup.

Specifications

• Brand: attwood
• Manufacturer Part Number: 11663-7
• Product Type: Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit
• Connector Rod Length: 24 inches (cuttable to size)
• Material: Alloy steel
• Finish/Color: Silver, zinc-plated
• Attachment Type: Universal pivot ball joint assemblies with quick disconnect
• Recommended Use: Fresh water and salt water
• Weight: 1.7826 pounds
• Unit Count: 1 kit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the attwood 11663-7 steering kit do? The attwood Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit 11663-7 links a kicker (trolling) motor to a boat's primary outboard so both engines turn together from the main steering wheel, instead of steering the kicker motor separately by hand.

How long is the connector rod, and can it be shortened? Kit 11663-7 includes a 24 inch zinc-plated connector rod, and it can be cut to a shorter length to match the specific spacing between your primary outboard and kicker motor.

Can I tilt either motor while the steering kit is connected? Yes, the universal pivot ball joint assemblies in the 11663-7 kit allow unrestricted movement between the two engines, so either the primary outboard or the kicker motor can be tilted up or down while the connector rod stays attached.

How is the kit attached and removed? The 11663-7 kit uses quick disconnect assemblies at the ball joint connections, so attaching or removing the steering link between the two motors takes only a moment.

What is the connector rod made of? The rod in the attwood 11663-7 kit is alloy steel with a zinc-plated silver finish, which resists corrosion in both fresh water and salt water use.

Is this kit rated for salt water use? Yes, the attwood 11663-7 Outboard Kicker Motor Steering Kit is recommended for use in salt water as well as fresh water.

What is included in the 11663-7 kit? The kit ships as a single unit containing the 24 inch zinc-plated connector rod and the universal pivot ball joint assemblies needed to link the kicker motor to the primary outboard's steering.

Does this kit fit any brand of kicker motor? The attwood 11663-7 kit uses universal pivot ball joint assemblies designed to connect a kicker motor to a primary outboard's steering linkage, and the connector rod can be cut to length to fit the specific engine spacing on a given boat.

Do I still need a separate throttle control for the kicker motor? The 11663-7 kit addresses steering only, linking the kicker motor's direction to the primary outboard's steering wheel; it does not include throttle controls.

Why steer the kicker motor from the main wheel instead of a tiller handle? With the attwood 11663-7 kit connecting the two motors, turning the primary outboard's steering wheel turns the kicker motor at the same time, so there is no need to reach back and steer the kicker motor by hand with a separate tiller handle.