How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

[calmwaters13]

Guy I was wondering if some of you can help me. How can I mount a trolling motor at the bow of my 16 foot aluminum v-hull. This is a regular row boat style boat, and there is no bow platform to attach a regular trolling motor mount. I saw that Cabelas has a Minn Kota Small Craft Bow Motor Mount, but I am not sure how well this will work. Does anyone have any insight on this item or something similar that may be even better. It would be perfect for my boat. If this does not work are there any other options?

Let me know guys....

 

[DJ]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

That Cabelas offering is a good one. I have seen them in use.

The other option is to add a platform to the bow. Fairly easy to do with a good piece of 3/4" plywood.

 

[clarkbre]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

Calmwaters13

I just PM'ed you about the trolling set up and all about the DLX deal you got going. Write me back.

 

[ebry710]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

On my whaler I build a wooden platform and mounted a standard minnkota slide mount on it. I stained the wood to match the rest of my boat. Works great and I can easily remove it when not in use.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

this is as simple as they come. mount a 3/4 piece of plywood and mount this.

http://www.iboats.com/Transom_Motor...59951643--**********.242907799--view_id.39209

then there is a simple process to turn the head around on a transom mount trolling motor.

you could use a canoe mount.

 

[KLINDWW]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

Wow, I could make one of those in my garage for ?????, free. I notice the bolts don?t even come with it. Must sell well though, I see that they are out of stock.

 

[ebry710]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

Nice unit.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How Can I Mount a Trolling Motor at the Bow

sure could or 2 pieces of 2x4 would make a canoe mount.