Any of ya'll have this problem with the terrova?

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03-12-2015, 03:14 PM
duckhunter

Any of ya'll have this problem with the terrova?

On my skeeter boat, it seems like the terrova clears the roller by millimeters. I know about the Mk sliding bracket.....I have it on my Wareagle boat on another Terrova and don't like it... it seems to have too much wiggle and play between the plates. I also know about steeper landings, are more of a problem. Backing down too far is also a problem, but my skeeter won't back off using the outboard until it is a tad deeper in the water, thus making the terrova more prone to hitting the roller. Have not had any damage yet, but trying to avoid it. Thoughts? Thanks!
03-12-2015, 03:24 PM
"G"

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You could mount it straight and over to the side a little bit.....I mounted mine like this to miss my rod holders. Attachment 194599
03-12-2015, 03:25 PM
"G"

I actually could have put it a little further to the side.
03-12-2015, 03:26 PM
duckhunter

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Originally Posted by "G"

You could mount it straight and over to the side a little bit.....I mounted mine like this to miss my rod holders. Attachment 194599

Not possible on a skeeter bass boat.
03-12-2015, 04:42 PM
"G"

OK....didn't know
03-12-2015, 04:57 PM
duckhunter

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OK....didn't know

Thanks, G.........on a V front bass boat, it has to be parallel with the top of the rail I think. Similar to this pic.
03-12-2015, 05:05 PM
MO' MONEY

Drill some more holes in the mounting bracket on the tm is about the only thing I can think of... Mine is close, but even on the steep oxbow ramps I havent had any issues yet. May have Jinxed myself, but we had to drill new holes as the stock holes did not fit on the rails or clear the support braces...
03-12-2015, 06:28 PM
Cray

Duck, call E-Z. He mounted one o T mans boat couple of years ago. Had to make a aluminum mounting plate to mount to hull the motor to mount. For the same reason. It's not if but when you hit that roller and bust those side covers. I made a plate to offset mine like G has his.
03-12-2015, 06:38 PM
duckhunter

[QUOTE=cray;2930625]Duck, call E-Z. He mounted one o T mans boat couple of years ago. Had to make a aluminum mounting plate to mount to hull the motor to mount. For the same reason. It's not if but when you hit that roller and bust those side covers. I made a plate to offset mine like G has his.[/Q

Cray, not playing hard to please, lol. But I already have a special mounting plate between the motor and hull.
03-12-2015, 06:46 PM
Cray

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Originally Posted by cray

Duck, call E-Z. He mounted one o T mans boat couple of years ago. Had to make a aluminum mounting plate to mount to hull the motor to mount. For the same reason. It's not if but when you hit that roller and bust those side covers. I made a plate to offset mine like G has his.[/Q

Cray, not playing hard to please, lol. But I already have a special mounting plate between the motor and hull.

Yes you are:Rofl I was just thinking he might give you a idea of how it might be moved a little to avoid damage.
03-12-2015, 06:58 PM
duckhunter

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Originally Posted by duckhunter

Yes you are:Rofl I was just thinking he might give you a idea of how it might be moved a little to avoid damage.

I'll call him tomorrow. Thanks.
03-12-2015, 07:33 PM
Gobob

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I added a roller to my trailer to keep the boat from dropping down so far when I unload it. Learned the hard way before broke off some plastic on the TM cover It's one of those narrow rollers that comes with the adjustable bracket , I need to make my own bracket to fine tune
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This keeps the front of the boat elevated long enough for the TM to clear the V roller before the boat drops as it slides in the water.
03-12-2015, 07:42 PM
Speck

Abe, I had the exact same problem with my Ranger. I finally added the MKA-47 quick release. It seems that it's going to work but time will tell
03-12-2015, 09:27 PM
duckhunter

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Originally Posted by Gobob

I added a roller to my trailer to keep the boat from dropping down so far when I unload it. Learned the hard way before broke off some plastic on the TM cover It's one of those narrow rollers that comes with the adjustable bracket , I need to make my own bracket to fine tune
Attachment 194618
This keeps the front of the boat elevated long enough for the TM to clear the V roller before the boat drops as it slides in the water.

Sounds interesting. ! Also, what keeps the trolling motor from hitting the added bracket? thanks!
03-12-2015, 11:31 PM
ccollins

I have the same problem going to make me a 3 inch tall aluminum block same size of bottom of tm to raise it up will also make it easier to lower and raise.
03-13-2015, 08:47 AM
MO' MONEY

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Originally Posted by Gobob

I added a roller to my trailer to keep the boat from dropping down so far when I unload it. Learned the hard way before broke off some plastic on the TM cover It's one of those narrow rollers that comes with the adjustable bracket , I need to make my own bracket to fine tune
Attachment 194618
This keeps the front of the boat elevated long enough for the TM to clear the V roller before the boat drops as it slides in the water.

hey now, that looks like the ticket right there! I may need to look into one of these, thanks for the idea.
03-13-2015, 12:25 PM
RCC

I've got a mka-47 and have no play. It has a thumbscrew to tighten down which may help some. I only slide it back on my aluminum boat when unloading. Loading is fine.
03-13-2015, 12:57 PM
Gomer Snerd

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Originally Posted by RCC

I've got a mka-47 and have no play. It has a thumbscrew to tighten down which may help some. I only slide it back on my aluminum boat when unloading. Loading is fine.

Mine has no play when the bolt is tightened.