Mounting a trolling motor

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Mounting a trolling motor

Post by GCB069 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:36 pm

This is how I mounted my trolling motor. I hope it works..
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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by Bodofish » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:24 pm

Very creative! I like it. Now you need a kid for hire to drive while you fish. [wink]
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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by Steelheadin360 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:25 pm

How is it mounted to the boat its self? looks pretty good though
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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by GCB069 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:33 pm

2 bolts each side of the front cap. I may have to put a plate up from the angle backside of 2x4. motor in only a 38 lbs.
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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by Steelheadin360 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:40 pm

i would just pull on the motor shaft, if nothing breaks your good to go! i like that idea, should work out pretty good! =D>
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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by gfakkema » Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:07 pm

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Re: Mounting a trolling motor

Post by GCB069 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:05 pm

Its a normal transom mounted motor. You take one screw out that holds the control head on and turn the head..
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