So I installed my Pontoon Minn Kota Trolling Motor today. It has quick release function so I have a base plate that is 8" by 10". The plate is metal and has raised edges about 1" which may catch a few kid's toes if not covered when they jump off the bow. I was trying to figure out something to use/make as a cover? Preferably something soft...foam...rubber etc. Thoughts?
Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
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Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
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Re: Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
I literally finished installing my terrova 80 lb thrust motor with co-pilot, also... (iPilot maybe next year)
I too used a quick release bracket.....
BUT... I had a friend make me a 'receiver hitch' do-hicky thing, and mounted it UNDER the front of the boat. Then the 'boat portion' of the quick release is bolted to another do-hicky thingamabob that slides into the receiver hitch. A locking hitch pin is used to secure the motor from theft.
The object was to keep the 1" high "TOE-CATCHER" OFF my front deck... and to keep from drilling holes into the deck/plywood.
I also converted a seat base into a live well, with intermittent timer.... another posting later...
I too used a quick release bracket.....
BUT... I had a friend make me a 'receiver hitch' do-hicky thing, and mounted it UNDER the front of the boat. Then the 'boat portion' of the quick release is bolted to another do-hicky thingamabob that slides into the receiver hitch. A locking hitch pin is used to secure the motor from theft.
The object was to keep the 1" high "TOE-CATCHER" OFF my front deck... and to keep from drilling holes into the deck/plywood.
I also converted a seat base into a live well, with intermittent timer.... another posting later...
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Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
- Mosnowman
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Re: Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
I would be curious to see pics! .....I found a Motor Guide mounting plate cover at Overtons but their mounting plate is completely different than Minn Kota's. I imagine I will have to make something?
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Mercury Verado 150 / Performance Package @ Rough Water Package
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Re: Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
pics postedMosnowman wrote:I would be curious to see pics! .....I found a Motor Guide mounting plate cover at Overtons but their mounting plate is completely different than Minn Kota's. I imagine I will have to make something?
2011 SunChaser DS22
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13.75 x 15p
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13.75 x 15p
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Re: Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
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22mph gps 3 people
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Re: Trolling Motor Base Cover....Ideas?
I like that. Maybe I'll remember that when and if I install a TM someday.
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