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[QUOTE]AFChief - 2/26/2006  3:29 PM

After putting off the purchase of a trolling motor forever, my wife bought me one for my b-day (she got a great deal on a Minn Kota Maxxum 74lbs as a closeout).  I had told her of the advice I had gotten from this web site on how to put a bow-mount motor on my run-about and how to determine the correct size.   She found the thread and bought a unit based on the recommendations from people on this board.  Below are some before and after pics.  I still have a bit of work to do (such as add a pedistal and seat, secure the batteries, do a final adjustment of the motor to ensure it is level and add a bow mount depth finder) but for the most part, the work is done.   I purchased 3/4" ply for the floor and motor mount, glassed both, made cutouts to access the storage below and installed reinforced hatch covers that would support a person's weight.  Installed a trolling motor plug, batteries and wiring and an on-board charger.  Had to buy new a bow light to extend the light above the motor.    Took it out yesterday and tested it out.  Despite the strong wind, it worked great.  I can't wait until the weather warms up a bit so I can actually break her in and do some fishing.  Thanks to all who offered their advice.

Photos updated after the addition of a butt seat and bow electronics

Jerry[/QUOTE]

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Posted 2/26/2006 3:29 PM (#179722)
Subject: Bow Mount Trolling Motor

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Location: So. Illinois

After putting off the purchase of a trolling motor forever, my wife bought me one for my b-day (she got a great deal on a Minn Kota Maxxum 74lbs as a closeout). I had told her of the advice I had gotten from this web site on how to put a bow-mount motor on my run-about and how to determine the correct size. She found the thread and bought a unit based on the recommendations from people on this board. Below are some before and after pics. I still have a bit of work to do (such as add a pedistal and seat, secure the batteries, do a final adjustment of the motor to ensure it is level and add a bow mount depth finder) but for the most part, the work is done. I purchased 3/4" ply for the floor and motor mount, glassed both, made cutouts to access the storage below and installed reinforced hatch covers that would support a person's weight. Installed a trolling motor plug, batteries and wiring and an on-board charger. Had to buy new a bow light to extend the light above the motor. Took it out yesterday and tested it out. Despite the strong wind, it worked great. I can't wait until the weather warms up a bit so I can actually break her in and do some fishing. Thanks to all who offered their advice.

Photos updated after the addition of a butt seat and bow electronics

Jerry

Edited by AFChief 3/17/2006 8:27 PM

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