Sea Nymph 17' Deep V.

[Teamster]

Re: Trolling motor mount

Re: Trolling motor mount

Which aluminum trim???

And why is it a problem to mount it on the trim??

Just curious,

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

Re: Trolling motor mount

Which aluminum trim???

And why is it a problem to mount it on the trim??

Just curious,

I'll go out and get a better picture.

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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Ok so this way keeps it off the aluminum trim.

But, when folded the bracket, and motor will be hanging off the side of the boat.


If I move it over, so that the mount, and motor will run down the gunnell, it would be like this.

And this

 

[Teamster]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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The first picture looks very similar to the way I see many of them mounted,....

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

Re: Trolling motor mount

The first picture looks very similar to the way I see many of them mounted,....

That mount folds up, so that it is twice as long as it is folded down. And the motor stick out even further. The motor would stick out quite a ways from the side of the boat.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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Like you mention, I'd put a pad on the bow to mount the TM to, so it clears the aluminum trim. If not, the TM head will poke outside the boat at a weird angle, making make stow and deployment difficult. Reaching out to grab the pull rope or pushing the head down could send you into the drink, if an unexpected wave comes through. I have a MG with the long mount installed on my boat. It's kind of hard to see in this pic, but I put a 3/4" plywood pad (covered with Nautolex) on the bow for the same reason you are thinking of.

 

[Teamster]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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Then I would use a "shim" to mount it like picture number two,....

I would use either a piece of aluminum or cut one out of a cutting board so as to avoid doing it again as you might have to with wood,..

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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I would like to get the engine mounted here relatively soon. Maybe by January:facepalm:

I'm looking for ideas to "beef up" my transom area.
This boat had no knee braces whatsoever. It had a large steel angle iron, that I wondered if it was factory, since the holes in the transom went through it for the bolts (hold transom to wood), and the U-bolts/eyes.

From what I gather though, that was likely not factory....


Much of the transom support was from the splash well.... My splash well is now MUCH smaller. Now, I understand I need to build an aluminum frame to help rebuild the structure removed/brace everything.
Also, I would like to build an aluminum plate for the outside of the transom, like I believe I saw on Jas's boat.

TWO things I can't get out of the back of my mind.
1...This boat had a 2" Transom. I replaced with with a 1.5" Transom.
2...The boat didn't have any knee braces.

I'll try and get some pictures tonight. IMO I should be OK with the 1.5" transom since that's what all of you guys with StarCraft's have. But I DO need some sort of knee brace.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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But I DO need some sort of knee brace

Yah, that is prolly going to be a good move. Or two, or maybe even three if you are feelin punchy.

I would like to build an aluminum plate for the outside of the transom, like I believe I saw on Jas's boat.

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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I've been working on the boat SLOWLY but steadily. Been doing a few small things, and fixing, or re-doing things that were already done. Just to clean them up.

First the start of my rear transom/splashwell/rear deck area.




Here is my tiller "Console"


The dash panel will have the switches/ignition/radio cover.


I'll build a second panel to house gauges, that will go here (this is just the first dash panel sitting in place)

 

[LonLB]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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Also built a trolling motor pedal recessed tray.





Still looks rough, but it'll be carpeted along with the rest of the deck.

I'll install a couple drains too.

 

[LonLB]

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Just a mock-up of what I was thinking.




The gauges will go on the large flat panel above the console. I've got some acrylic I'll make for a "gauge panel" and keep them over closer to the transom. Then mount the electronics on top of the console, on the right side.

 

[Teamster]

Re: Trolling motor mount

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I heard someone say Tiller!!!,...

Looks like it is coming along great,.....

 

[LonLB]

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I heard someone say Tiller!!!,...

Looks like it is coming along great,.....

Ya, a tiller is different, and gives me more room in the boat.

 

[Teamster]

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Ya, a tiller is different, and gives me more room in the boat.

I'm a huge massive fan of Tillers,...

Nice to know I'm not the only Tiller "weirdo" around here!!

 

[LonLB]

Rivets that look "bucked"

Rivets that look "bucked"

Found a Rivet that will work for me. I wanted a factory appearance since they will be on the outside of the boat.
The best part, after searching for something I wanted/needed I found Shaveable rivets. And realized, hey, I have a bag of those in the garage. Bought at the local RV salvage/surplus for a few bucks. VS 30-40 bucks from online rivet suppliers.

Anyhow this is what it looks like. Just a regular old pop style rivet, but it's designed to be shaved down after being "popped". A little bigger than factory, but I still am happy with these vs regular pop rivets.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Looks great

 

[LonLB]

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Looks great

Thanks....I'm pleased with that. That was the first one I installed/shaved so I'm sure others will be better.
Now I can remove that trim, and do a couple other things....I was trying to design deck framing to avoid any fasteners to the hull. I think I'll be OK to add a few using these.

 

[lakelover]

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Shaveable rivets.
View attachment 127615

Looks great, you just sand them?

 

[LonLB]

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Re: Rivets that look "bucked"

Looks great, you just sand them?

Ya, I guess they make a tool just for shaving them.

I used an angle grinder with a sanding disk, some paper wrapped around a piece of wood, and some steel wool. Only took about a minute for all of it.