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How am I supposed to mount a Minn Kota TM to a boat with the hardware that was provided (bolts, nuts, washers) when I can't get to the other side of the deck to attach the washers and nuts? Does this question make sence? I'm sure there is a solution to this problem. I know that others have had to run into this issue. Thanks in advance.
I got under the deck on mine....it wasn't easy.....There was a plastic plate up front with the trolling motor plug in and a remote tilt and trim switch....I removed that plate and layed it with the electric stuff and the wires over to the side....A friend stuck his arm in that opening and put the washers and nuts on the bolts while I held the bolts down from the top side. After he got the washers on and nuts started he held them for me while I tightened with a ratchet from the top side.....he had his arm in that opening up to his shoulder.
Rivnut, or some kind of toggle bolt will work. I think I remember Joekiller mention some kind of fastner at lowes that is really good. I'll see if I can find where it was posted.
Here you go Matt. Barely 2 years old so not hard to find at all. I thought it was older than that. My memory must be slipping.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/mecha...olling-motors/
Rite-Hite Trolling Motor Isolator Bolts - 4 Pack | Bass Pro Shops
you can use these, but you better have some extra in the boat. They are not very durable
Matt, I probably have a mount that you could use. I had a piece of 1/8 in aluminum bent , mounted t/m to it and riveted channel to boat. call if you think you can use it. 501-581-5898. It's free
Toggler brand toggle bolts.....blue package,don't have a pic anymore but recounted a terrova last nite before a trip to the big bad Barnett reservoir this am.......only thing out there in my opinion
Thanks for the suggestions! I knew that someone has already figured this out!
I did what "G" said.
BUT.........today I unpackaged the Spyderloks.........and dang. I ain't sure but what the TM .....AND.......the front DF are going to have to move. Not to mention that on my Lowe, the front seat(s) is/are WAY back from the front! I'm sorta stumped.
Wonder what CMJ's going hourly rate is????????
P.S.
If you need that 2nd hand to help bolt it in, I'm about a mile away.
If you have foam under side of deck,take a welding rod or the like,bend an ( L) shape into the end of it about 1-1/4"...put it into the hole and twist round n round with pliers while pulling upward to basically cut the foam off flush underneath...this will allow the unistrut/fastener to come flush against the bottom.....also buy extra in case you drop one or break the tabs accidentally and can't reach it. Takes 1/2" hole but worth it.
now would be a good time to go ahead and make a access hole , allot of boats have them and there just cover up with a flat plate, use jig saw or hole saw , whatever it takes to cut the hole , you can order the plates and it only takes a 5 or 6 in hole , heres an example i found online im sure there are othersAttachment 198792
mka 47 bracket has holes for mounting on both companies I think or you can drill new ones to match existing holes. those togglers are good items though.
What kind of boat? I had that problem with a War Eagle. Found out They got a trolling motor mount attachment to install on their 15's had a welder weld it on....solid as a rock, easy to get to bolts, holds a bow mounted TM great.
Let's see a pic of what we are working with
It is an Xpress. I took Greg's advice and put in an access port. We had a few problems but we got er done. Now I just need to find an electronics guru to help me instal and set up a Lowrance Touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie Greg