sunchaser85
Cadet
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2008
- Messages
- 8
I have reviewed the 312 threads on "mounting a trolling motor" and although I did find one for a deck boat, it didn't seem to fit my situation.
I've learned to seek advice in the "design" stage, rather than seeking help when we need an engineering "fix"... so here goes:
I have a 1985 Sunchaser deckboat that I would like to put a bow mounted trolling motor on. should I:
1. Mount it with a wedge (custom made) tray mount that keeps the motor below the top rib (thus mounting in the same band as the boat numbers) on the front
or
2. Constuct a mounting that is equal to the height of the top (clearing between the rails on the front) and just have it stick inside the sitting area in the center??
I'm leaning toward option 1, as it would give me the cleanest mount, and it appears the "access" underneath is good in case I have to beef it up. I will incorporate a quick release mount, so it will look clean when I take the family out on Sunday afternoons.
My thought was if I keep it low, store it close to the hull, what protections should I consider for the head in the horizonal position? Glass in a second shelf to carry the "head" tie down position?
My draft is low in the water so I should be able to use a 48" shaft (depending on design choice), thus keeping the horizonal storage inside 1/2 the width of the boat. I'll be using wireless, so that gives me maximum flexibilty regarding front deck concerns.
Anyone ever had a similar mounting problem? Mounting on an angle like that?
Hope the pictures are worth a 1000 words!
I've learned to seek advice in the "design" stage, rather than seeking help when we need an engineering "fix"... so here goes:
I have a 1985 Sunchaser deckboat that I would like to put a bow mounted trolling motor on. should I:
1. Mount it with a wedge (custom made) tray mount that keeps the motor below the top rib (thus mounting in the same band as the boat numbers) on the front
or
2. Constuct a mounting that is equal to the height of the top (clearing between the rails on the front) and just have it stick inside the sitting area in the center??
I'm leaning toward option 1, as it would give me the cleanest mount, and it appears the "access" underneath is good in case I have to beef it up. I will incorporate a quick release mount, so it will look clean when I take the family out on Sunday afternoons.
My thought was if I keep it low, store it close to the hull, what protections should I consider for the head in the horizonal position? Glass in a second shelf to carry the "head" tie down position?
My draft is low in the water so I should be able to use a 48" shaft (depending on design choice), thus keeping the horizonal storage inside 1/2 the width of the boat. I'll be using wireless, so that gives me maximum flexibilty regarding front deck concerns.
Anyone ever had a similar mounting problem? Mounting on an angle like that?
Hope the pictures are worth a 1000 words!