Astro under deck trolling motor?

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Hey guys this is my first post on here so i hope i posted in the right place . Ive read a lot of helpfull thing on here and finialy had to sign up yall seem very helpfull . So here goes, i have a 1990 Astro quickfire FSX 18 . on the front deck it has a compartment for the trolling motor to fold down into when not in use, open the door fold it out and close the door . when i bought the boat it had a normal top side mounted trolling motor that someone had put on . i cant find anything ,pics , discusions , or anything on how to find the trolling motor or mount for this boat. any help would be great ,cause id love to find the mount so i can utilize this great option of having it out the way when not in use ! thanks again guys for any help!
 
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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

welcome

sry but I have never seen one. Are you sure its designed for the trolling motor to fold into or could it have been designed for a quick release trolling motor that once released of the bracket the trolling motor can be stored and locked in the compartment?
 

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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

Yea I'm pretty sure I'll post some pics up and see what you guys think .
 

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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

Here are the pics
 

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Grub54891

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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

I like it,finding one to fit is another story. Go to a dealer and see what they got,mabe even get a motor to fit there,make custom brackets?
Grub
 

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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

Yea i started making a bracket the other day ,hopefully ill have it done by next week . shes also gonna get a wetsanding and some new carpet and make this thing shiny again !
 

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Yea i started making a bracket the other day ,hopefully ill have it done by next week . shes also gonna get a wetsanding and some new carpet and make this thing shiny again !

My 1992 ProCraft 180 Combo has the same setup. It is a pain to use if you move a lot. The door is huge and the motor has to be hoisted high the be put in the water. I have been trying to get a part for mine for over a year...no luck. Everyone says they never heard of such a thing. At least now I know of 2...mine and yours. Can you post a picture of what you made? Thanks.
 

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Re: Astro under deck trolling motor?

man i forgot all about me posting this here lol Ive been so busy the past few months or so i just havent had time to finish it my motor messed up so i had to fix that .But i will be making it soon and ill be shur to post some pics for ya .
 
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