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Looks like it was stock on his boat. Then loosen the screw clamps and place it as close as possible.
Then he drilled 3 holes on each side of the V through the 1 wide piece and 3 holes on each side of the gunnel.
Mounting trolling motor on aluminum boat. How to mount a trolling motor on an aluminum boat is very simple. For a transom mount motor after you position your motor correctly you only need to tighten the clamps. For a bow mount trolling motor you will bolt the motor mount through the deck with or without a quick release plate.
How to mount a trolling motor on an aluminum boat. There are three main ways to mount the motor. It can be done on the bow stern or engine.
Depending on the location you will need to drill holes and screw the base of the motor or attach it to the boat using a clamp. Read on and I will share some tips so you can install a trolling motor like a pro. Also if you own small aluminum boats you might even find a plywood piece preinstalled on your boat that can be used for mounting the motor.
You can also mount the motor and screw the clamps tightly until it firmly has a grip on the transom of the boat. As most transom-mounting trolling motors come with a built-in mounting bracket these motors work better for ensuring that the motor is. To attach a mounting trolling motor to your boat you must find the center of the boat to control the boat and maintain the optimal balance of the boat.
Then loosen the screw clamps and place it as close as possible. Smaller aluminum boats usually have a thin piece of wood installed as the mounting plate of the motor. Cut the cardboard outline out longer than you think you want the mounting base then place your trolling motor on top to see how long it needs to be to fasten the trolling motor and cut the final lenght of the cardboard.
Take that cardboard back to your boat and make sure that you have enough room to stand and cast behind the new platform. Mounting trolling motor on the front of a 14 aluminum V-Hull Usually when I see them on the bow of a boat like that they have a piece of wood holding the TM to the boat. Either build a bracket or just use a block of wood to give it a better bite.
Then he drilled 3 holes on each side of the V through the 1 wide piece and 3 holes on each side of the gunnel. Then he used some 2 or 25 or maybe even 3 bolts and some nylon lock nuts and fastened it to the front. He then mounted his trolling motor to the new piece.
Works perfect and is very sturdy. Looks like it was stock on his boat. I used a borrowed from my work men working aluminum road signlayed it on the bowtraced itcut itwrapped it in carpet riveted it on and used the leftover piece to make a front hatch door with some leftover ss piano hinge from the deck hatchesworked pefect and took less than 2 hours start to finish.
I have a Lowe 1852 jon boat and am putting a bow mount trolling motor on. Ordered a mount from lowe thae raises motor up past gunnels but part came with no directions on how to attach it or the small angled piece that was sent with it. Do you weld rivet or.
Mine uses 4 2x2x116 clip angles riveted to the inside of the wide gunwales yours will rivet to the boat hull and you may want to use 6 instead of 4. The aft section of the deck is supported by the vertical bulkhead with the tm plug and trim controls and is why I suggest you use 6 clips instead of 4. Lets know how to mount a trolling motor step by step on an aluminum boat or a fiberglass boat.
Mounting a trolling motor on a kayak is not that much different though the size and the weight decide some features of the motor. Bow mount trolling motors are the most popular today. Trolling motor brackets are available to be added to any 3 model boat.
Trolling motor brackets are not needed on 15 models since trolling motors can be mounted on the bow. Part numbers to use when ordering from dealer. 48 52 TM Bracket.
Mud Runner TM Bracket. We just tried of a hand driven trolling motor on the bow so we decide to mount a bow mount. We used a Motorguild 12 55ib bow mount trolling.
Im installing a 112lb 36v Minn Kota Ulterra on my 239FS with a windlass anchor. This offset install has been an epic fail. Im on my 2nd motor and mounting plate.
When at full power and steered fully port the motor just wants to rip the mount right out of the hull. Tons of torque on the plate and the fiberglass isnt. There are two types of trolling motors also known as electric motors in the market.
Transom mount and bow mount trolling motors. The transom mount motor is designed for the back while the bow mount is for the front part of the boat. To install the bow mount motor you need sufficient space on the front part of the boat and a mounting plate or bracket.
With transom mounting you need to clamp it onto your boats stern or kicker bracket. These motors can help you with trolling. ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION An adjustable bracket mounting support for mounting an electric trolling motor on the forward end of a pleasure boat which includes a base member supported by two adjustable length arms which are attached to slidable clamps mounted on the bow rails of the boat and a downwardly extending support leg which attaches to the bow eye of the boat.
A motor mount plate is rotatably mounted on the base plate and is adapted for receiving the mounting. In 1 Business Day. AFI Trolling Motor Mounting Brkt - Marinco Mfg SKU.
Bow mount trolling motors are great options for anglers with various technologies available including GPS spot lock remote control hand or foot control and saltwater compatibility. Check out the best picks for your jon boat kayak aluminum boat or pontoon boat with detailed installation steps. Transom mount trolling motors are very portable and easy to install which makes them very popular on smaller aluminum and inflatable boats kayaks and canoes.
You attach the trolling motor to the boats transom using dual clamps next to your outboard motor or. This mount is suitable for a smaller motor. The aluminum material is quite good and it is really easy to raise or low the trolling motor.
The outboard motor mount trolling auxiliary boat engine will definitely be a great acquisition and will serve great for your sailing and boating. Jon Boat Adjustable Trolling Motor Mounting Plate. An Easy to install trolling motor mount to fit Jon boats.
2 pieces just line up to desired height and drill to holes in both pieces and through bolt. Each end can be bolted or screwed to boat. Comes with selected variable height bracket to match the deckseat height below gunnel.