Bow mounting a trolling motor

[Trotter]

So I wasn't able to find anything on the forums other than someone else asking the same question with no response. I'll try again just to see.

Does anyone know of a trolling motor bow mounting kit for Zodiac style inflatables?

 

[jrs_diesel]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

I found these:

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/sear...mc_id=58000000000380377&WT.z_mc_id1=152003147

Not designed exclusively for that purpose, but it might work. Just curious, why do you want a bow mount on an inflatable instead of hanging one back on the transom?

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

You cannot install those motor mounts on sib bow because those are intended for complete flat sibs with round bows and transoms, standard sibs are bow risen, anyway if possible, will need to glue the 4 side retainers that holds the entire assembly onto tubes and get an XXXXXL super extra long shaft engine to match. The picture's link are for Sevylor boats as an option or as spare parts, sibs that are factory delivered already with glued retainers on transom.

Happy Boating

 

[Trotter]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

Thanks for the reply. I have a large 15hp outboard back there already. I am able to fit a 30lb thrust trolling motor next to it and it works fine. But I want to move my seat up to the front of the inflatable and thus be able to steer my trolling motor up front as well. Plus it would be easier to steer from the front since there wouldn't be anything obstructing the handle as there is slight obstruction while mounted on the transom.

 

[dew2]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

Put a foot controled elec motor on the transom,Sit in the front and use the foot control.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

The problem with small sibs is that transom space is very narow for 2 engines...

Happy Boating

 

[Trotter]

Re: Bow mounting a trolling motor

The problem with small sibs is that transom space is very narow for 2 engines...

Happy Boating

Yep, transom space is limited. It is tight but I did manage to get it back there, but aside from the previously stated reason I'd also like to have the peace of mind of knowing I won't accidentally knick my props against each other.

I guess I could always build something to do the job, but I was hoping not to have to hassle with that and find an already made solution. Thanks.