Recent content by aalbanese102089

Thanks for all the replies. Lot of good info. I actually like this.. but wouldn't it still put a lot of stress on the bracket and the wood underneath?

I mounted my 55lb bow mount Minn Kota Edge this evening. Minn Kota sends out 6 bolts for the install. However just due to the way it all lined up, I was able to install 5 of the 6. I have read about people using 4 and some even 3. I was just curious what you guys thought? Am I safe with 5? I...

So I made my front casting deck this weekend. I put in my seatpost and realized I don't have as much space up front as I thought I would. So I am considering an offset seat post. I was wondering if this would cause anymore stress on the bracket when I sit/lean back? The base secured with machine...

I decided to get a 1x3 piece of wood. I'm going to run it under the deck 2" and keep 1" for the door. Make a pilot hole in deck through the 1x3 and secure it with machine bolts. She make the door plenty sturdy all the way around. I'll post pics when I'm done.

So since I'm asking this question,, I've obviously not super handy lol. I'm making a deck on my 14' Vhull. At the front I'm going to cut a door for the trolling motor battery. My question is.. since it will be cut, what can I do to make the door sturdy enough for me to walk/stand on? I'm sure...

I'd like to put adhesive on the top, and then staple it underneath. I have read about people using outdoor carpet adhesive over the spar vanish and having no issues. Anyone here done that?

I got a 14' Aluminum boat I am making a small casting deck on the front. I have a piece of marine plywood and I am in the process of putting 3 coats of spar varnish to seal the plywood. What adhesive should I use over the spar varnish to ensure it sticks to the rubber backed marine carpet? I...

It's a Minn Kota Edge 55

Hi guys, New here. I live in Illinois. Picking up a boat Saturday that I plan on modifying. I've been reading a lot about building casting decks and mounting a trolling motor. It seems pretty straight forward. However, I see you need a level area to mount the bow mount trolling motor. The boat...