How to Build a Kicker Motor Bracket

Prepare the aluminum plate. Place the item on a sturdy work surface, such as a wooden table that has been cleared of all debris. Use a ruler to identify the 8-inch point on the 28-inch side of the plate, and mark this spot with the china pen. Flip the aluminum plate upside down, so that the side which has been marked is now flat on the table. Use a ruler to identify the 8-inch point on the 28-inch side of the plate, this time starting from the opposite side, and mark it with the china pen.

Begin forming the motor bracket. Place the aluminum sheet inside the metal brake and shear, positioning it in such a manner that the 8-inch point is positioned directly over the edge of the shear and the remaining 20 inches extend off the end of the device. Use the shear to make a 90-degree bend in the aluminum sheet at the 8-inch point.

Create the second 90-degree angle in the aluminum sheet. Remove the product from the metal brake and shear, and flip it over so that the other side is now facing up. Position the aluminum sheet so that the 8-inch point is positioned directly over the edge of the shear. Use the shear to make another 90-degree bend in the aluminum sheet, making sure that the aluminum is bent in the same direction as was done in Step 2. When done correctly, the bent aluminum will resemble a flat "S."

Use a drill press to create four 1-inch holes in each of the parallel sides of the bracket. Place these holes in each of the four corners of the parallel sides of the bracket.

Install the motor bracket. This step will vary dramatically depending on the brand and type of kicker motor being installed. Read the owners' manual carefully before attaching the motor bracket to the kicker engine or motor boat. While it is traditionally mounted to the transom, this may not always be the case.