Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

[mt3]

i have search and search .... many posts .... few photos ....

i am looking for photos from those of you that have converted a transom mounted trolling motor to the bow. DIY or "pre-made" mounts .... especially those of you that have this on an open bow ...

thanks in advanced!!

MY NEW OLE GRADY WHITE!!!

ps. i know issues with shaft lengths and having to swap the head around ...

 

[mt3]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

who thinks this may work? .... instead of mounting it "up" under a truck .... it gets mounted "down" on the front of the bow? may take care of some of the short shafted transom motors .....

sorta like this .....

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

Keep in mind a transom mounted motor is designed to push a boat-
Bow mounted to pull-
Your handle/prop are going in different directions on each model

 

[mt3]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

Keep in mind a transom mounted motor is designed to push a boat-
Bow mounted to pull-
Your handle/prop are going in different directions on each model

right .... unbolt and spin the handle around ....got all that

 

[4JawChuck]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

This might work for your boat MT3, but the AL step would serve double duty with a small 1/4" plate welded to it. Lots of options to be sure, I kinda like the step idea...custom is always cool.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_58551_200002007_200000000_200002000__?hvarTarget=browse&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=2&CMID=&hvarDept=200&pageView=image&hvarTextId=58551&hvarSubCode=7&jumpToPage=1&currentPage=0

P.S. Thanks for the PM'ed link for the AL caps.

 

[mt3]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

This might work for your boat MT3, but the AL step would serve double duty with a small 1/4" plate welded to it. Lots of options to be sure, I kinda like the step idea...custom is always cool.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_58551_200002007_200000000_200002000__?hvarTarget=browse&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=2&CMID=&hvarDept=200&pageView=image&hvarTextId=58551&hvarSubCode=7&jumpToPage=1&currentPage=0

i did see that pre-fabbed unit from basspro ... but it lacks symmetry ... i like things to be balanced visually .... i also feel like that universal mount lacks in looks .... call me vain!

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

MinnKota makes a pontoon mount that will work for you. With the step setup, how would you tilt the motor 90 degrees out of the water when not in use.

 

[4JawChuck]

Re: Pic request ... Transom Trolling Motor Mounted on Bow

How about a simple flip ladder like this with a flat mounting plate clamped between the rails to hold a trolling motor. The mount plate can be as simple as a two pieces of mahogany bolted together with recesses grooved for the rails. The hardest part is designing a latching mechanism to keep the ladder deployed and locked down.

http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=19512

In hindsight perhaps one of those small OB mounts is better if you don't mind drilling holes in your hull.

http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=71057