They say if you experience struffling that lasts longer than 4 hours, call a doctor.

Struggled with the same deal on my G3 1756. Different boat, but the nose is just about the same as your TX17. I ended up just going with 4 bolts and ignoring the front two. I really had to struggle to get the most forward 2 secured since it gets tight that far forward. Worried about it, but it's dang secure with a backing plate.

What bothers me now is that much of the mounting hanging that far in front of the nose. Back off a steep ramp and the boat may fall down and the motor hit the bow stand and or roller. I think the best solution would be the retractable mounting plate deal, but like the solutions above if the steep ramp/bow stand is not a problem for ya.

I wimped out since I didn't and don't think I'll be keeping this PD long. Planning a move to the Terrova and Ipilot.

Wannabe...