07-22-2016, 11:59 PM
Well after much thought and and consideration from all of you guys about mounting locations for the trolling motor I decided to mount at the rear but not in the middle as my anchor system is located there. I can reach the trolling motor without having to turn totally around to the back.
I ended up using a section of wire shelving from Home Depot and secured it to the frame with stainless U-bolts. I mounted the wood block onto the shelf edge but found that the weight of the motor caused the shelf edge to bend substantially. I wasn't comfortable with it. I therefore added a length of aluminum stock to strengthen the motor mount.
It's now very solid. I just have to mount a plastic box to hold the battery.
Thanks to all of you for your input in helping me design this mount. I've attached photos of the mount.
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I ended up using a section of wire shelving from Home Depot and secured it to the frame with stainless U-bolts. I mounted the wood block onto the shelf edge but found that the weight of the motor caused the shelf edge to bend substantially. I wasn't comfortable with it. I therefore added a length of aluminum stock to strengthen the motor mount.
It's now very solid. I just have to mount a plastic box to hold the battery.
Thanks to all of you for your input in helping me design this mount. I've attached photos of the mount.
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