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If cutting a big hole in the platform doesnt work for you I found a stainless steel molly type fastener thats used for mounting seat pedestals in a fiberglass deck that might be a good choice. New to the whole scene here.
Mark the holes for drilling.
How to install a bow mount trolling motor on a fiberglass boat. General instructions for mounting a trolling motor are as follows. Decide where you want the motor to go. Depending on the boat and motor size you may want to mount it directly in the middle of the bow to prevent a weight imbalance.
Other times you may prefer to mount it slightly to port or starboard. Mark the holes to be drilled. How to Perform Bow Mount Trolling Motor Installation - Minn Kota Terrova Ulterra Ultrex - YouTube.
You drill the hole push in the well nut place the motor or mounting plate over the well nuts and then insert and tighten the bolts. No need to get under the deck and the rubber flange keeps the motor off the glass. Installing a bow-mount TM on my old tri-hull.
The bow has large flat areas on either side of the redgreen nav light plenty of room to install the quick-release bracket. The only concern is that I have no access to the underside of that area so I. Putting a Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 bow mount trolling motor on an Alumacraft 1860 aluminum jon boat.
Unscrew the running light bracket on the side of the boat where you want to mount the bracket. Work your hand and arm inside the hole with a small wrench to hold the lock nut. You may need to hold the lock nut and washer on the wrench with electrical tape.
The smaller your hand and arm the better. New to the whole scene here. I just purchased a Grizzly 1648 MVX.
It will have electric motor only as you cant even have a gas one mounted for the reservoirs around here. I really want a bow mount trolling motor but have a mounting question. On the grizzly I would not be able to get to the underside of the bolts to lock up with a nut.
Separate the Mount Base and Choose the Location on the Deck. The base should be fixed in a place that will allow the trolling motor to be deployed and to pull the boat through the water and stowed when not in use. Pick the spot where the mounting bolts can go through the deck with enough distance from the hull to fit the nuts.
After you have put the motor together the second step is to attach the shaft. Once in place you can install the head assembly to the mount. Positioning the Trolling Motor You should position the motor shaft as close to the middle of the boat as possible.
One thing to pay attention to is that the shaft and propeller may become off-center. Maybe they do that at the factory assuming a bow-mount troller will be more than likely installed. If cutting a big hole in the platform doesnt work for you I found a stainless steel molly type fastener thats used for mounting seat pedestals in a fiberglass deck that might be a good choice.
In this method of mounting the shaft of the motor has a plastic or composite block that clamps onto the stainless steel railing as close to the centerline of the boat as possible. Securing the shaft to the railing is accomplished by tightening two large thumbscrews. Mounting bow mount trolling motor on 14 v-hull.
By bcbouy 02 Apr 2018 0031. 550 plus 60 canadian for a quick release mounting plate and a hand held remote is includedwith a lion rechargeable battery55 lbthrust and a built in battery gaugehad it for 2 years with no problems whatsoevercould buy 3 of them for the price of the. For bass musky panfish and even a lot of walleye anglers the bow of the boat has become the primary fishing position and bow-mount trolling motors the m.
I recently installed a Minn Kota SM55 on my 1720. I havent had a chance to use it yet so I cant comment on how well the 12V 55lb thrust motor controls the boat. I went with the quick release RTA mount.
I attempted to install it by going through the sharkeye bowlight hole but my adult size hands just werent going to fit. A bow mount trolling motor gives a fisherman the most control over his boat while fishing. It pulls the boat through the water and gives better control and maneuverability than one designed to mount on the transom.
Any boat 14 feet or longer can accommodate a bow mount though you may have to modify the bow if it doesnt have a front deck. Put the motor on the top of the boat aligning it to the specific spot where it will be installed. Mark the holes for drilling.
Use the template of the mount to ensure that the holes are in the right place. Drill on the marks. The depth will depend on the requirements of the motor but in most cases it is 65mm or ΒΌ-inch.
Mounting a trolling motor over raised edging along the hull is one of the most common challenges when installing a new motor. Since a trolling motor must be mounted in a horizontal position and close enough to the edge of the hull to be able install it properly any lip or raised surface on the bow will impede proper positioning and operation. Here are the general steps for installing a bow mount trolling motor.
Set the motor up on the boat. Make sure the shaft lays and props up correctly. This is the first and most important step because you need to make sure things line up before making any holes or cuts.
Drill the correct mounting holes.