Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

[sidechoke67]

If I had a openbow boat that really had no flat spots on the bow, could a bowmount trolling motor be mounted on the swim step/platform on the transom? I'm thinking specifically about the motorguide with the wireless control - wondering if I could mount it on the stern and still control it with the wireless control?

I realize that even if it worked, it wouldn't be ideal. Just wondering what options exist...

Thanks for any input!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

i don't see why not, i have a motor guide wireless.

 

[troypolla]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

It should work as long as its able to be secured so it does not deploy while you are driving. I have the same problem or similar to yours. I am tossing around the idea of the engine mounted Minn Kota.

 

[John_S]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

My concerns would be having a place to retract and lock, and the plate left to walk on. Have you looked into mounting an aux motor bracket and using a transom type? Your hull might not allow that either, but its worth a look.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

motor guide has a great cover plate for the mounting bracket, when the motor is off, and a super lock down system.

 

[John_S]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

"motor guide has a great cover plate for the mounting bracket, when the motor is off, and a super lock down system."

Agree, but I am having difficulty in visualizing how it would be mounted for deployment and retraction on a swim platform. The plate/cover will just be a pain when stubbing your toe, when getting in and out, swiming, water toys, etc.

Its hard to say without seeing a picture of the particular swim platform, but it would seem that an aux bracket and a transom trolling motor would be much better, even if you had to fabricate your own bracket.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Bowmount motor installed on Transom (?)

If your just trolling out in open water then the transom mount may work Ok but if your working a shore line for bass the only place to consider is up front.

Up front you can control the boat so much better. I would try to make a front mount even if you need to make it removable for when you do not want the trolling motor in the way.