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Mounting trolling motor, what have you learned?
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<blockquote data-quote="TNtroller" data-source="post: 253502" data-attributes="member: 4251"><p>MAKE SURE, and I repeat MAKE SURE to leave at least a 1" gap between the outer edge of the boat hull and the shaft, I used a socket to determine the gap. You need this 1" or more gag so the TM won't bind in any way. This gap usually results in the leading edge of the TM's mounting base sticking out past the bow of the boat. Take you time, place the TM on the bow, and THINK about what you're gonna do, make sure the TM will clear the winch, will allow you to move around in the bow of the boat, convenient to deploy, etc., BEFORE you drill them holes. It only hurts for a while, but the pucker factor can be intense.</p><p></p><p>If your boat has access to under the bow, use the biggest/thickest bolts you can fit, with fender washers and nylock nuts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TNtroller, post: 253502, member: 4251"] MAKE SURE, and I repeat MAKE SURE to leave at least a 1" gap between the outer edge of the boat hull and the shaft, I used a socket to determine the gap. You need this 1" or more gag so the TM won't bind in any way. This gap usually results in the leading edge of the TM's mounting base sticking out past the bow of the boat. Take you time, place the TM on the bow, and THINK about what you're gonna do, make sure the TM will clear the winch, will allow you to move around in the bow of the boat, convenient to deploy, etc., BEFORE you drill them holes. It only hurts for a while, but the pucker factor can be intense. If your boat has access to under the bow, use the biggest/thickest bolts you can fit, with fender washers and nylock nuts. [/QUOTE]
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