trolling motor mounting question

[willyrocket]

I have an old starcraft aluminum that I am redoing. I am cutting the front deck off and fabbing up a casting deck. I havent cut the front off yet. I am wondering how much coaming to leave in the front to mount a foot controlled motor. I dont have a motor yet, I know the newer ones take up a little less space (small footprint). If I come across a good used one, I will probably nab it up, so I will go on the basis that it will be of the older style mounts. I guess question might be a little confusing, I can post pics if need be. Right now, I have about 17 inches left of the front. How wide are the mounts also? All sizes can be approximate.......

 

[JB]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

Can't visualize what you are working on, Willy. Pix would help a lot.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

MotorGuide electric steer and MinnKota power drives have the smallest footprint. They are roughly 8 inches wide and about 12 - 14 inches long.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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i would get the motor and make sure you set up correctly. hate to do things twice.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

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Don't forget to consider your wiring while you have things apart. I would run #6 up there to cover any motor you may want to use.

 

[mars bar]

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I would have to agree to tashasdaddy, I'd get a motor first then chop

 

[Shizzy]

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I would have to agree to tashasdaddy, I'd get a motor first then chop

X3!!!!

 

[willyrocket]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

pics..........

 

[willyrocket]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

Don't forget to consider your wiring while you have things apart. I would run #6 up there to cover any motor you may want to use.

Will probably go even bigger than 6. I love overkill............. Long ways to go before wiring. AET for the Coast Guard for 11 years, so Im gonna do some bad mofo wiring on her!!!!!!!!!

 

[willyrocket]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

i would get the motor and make sure you set up correctly. hate to do things twice.

Was trying to get an idea of the footprint. I still have some time before I cut the deck. Just tryin to plan ahead a little. Maybe momma will let me get an income tax return present in the form of a trolling motor!!!!!!!!!! Still contemplating what kind of bracing I am gonna do up front for it also. once the deck is cut, I will continue the coaming up to the front........

 

[Shizzy]

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one more thing I just remembered about waiting till you have the motor Is that many times I plan out project, I change plans once I have my hands on it. I get in to the project and decide on the fly that all my planing and thinking isnt right. Something always needs to be bigger, smaller or placed in a different spot.

 

[SKEETR]

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This is the way my boat was set up. Looks a little unusual but seems to work just fine. I do like how it is clear of the anchor line. The mounting plate appears to be 1/4" and there is a spacer underneath. 3 bolts hold it down two run directly thru the frame. Just thought I'd throw it out there for an optional idea.

 

[willyrocket]

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You guys leave me no choice but to tell the boss I need a motor to make any progress. So I can tell her that you guys said I NEED it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trolling motor mounting question

you are very correct. and i really recommend, the wireless remote control motors. i will never go back to a foot control motor.