This video shows how i made my trolling motor mount for my 1448 jon boat.
Transom mount trolling motor on front of jon boat.
You try fishing from the back of the jon boat steering the trolling motor that is completely behind you mounted on the transom.
This mount will place a transom trolling motor on the bow of your boat.
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There are a few notable.
On larger boats it can be operated via tiller remote control or foot pedal.
There are a few main advantages to bow mount motors most notably control and the ability to maneuver your boat in almost any direction.
Trolling motors are generally mounted in one of two places the bow or transom.
Fishing from the back of the boat the trolling motor is in front of you and your heading down the shoreline transom first with your bow trailing behind you.
This can be done on metal or wood.
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Its annoying but tolerable.
The trolling motor hold down screws get in the way of the.
Bow mounted motors pull you through the water from the front of your boat.
Tighten the screw clamps on your trolling motor until it is firmly gripping the transom of your boat.
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When you are ready to mount a trolling motor on your boat be sure to gather your tools and get prepared to handle the process.
Many can be operated via a foot pedal or remote control.
When it comes to how to mount a trolling motor the information here should answer all your basic.
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How to make an inexpensive bracket for your transom mount trolling motor on the bow of jon boat.
Bow mounted trolling motors are usually used for low speed operation while fishing.
Another advantage would be the long list of high end options including autopilot built in sonar optional foot controls and auto deploy on minn kota.
On smaller vessels the transom mounted trolling motor is usually operated manually via a tiller.
While there are some nuances with each motor dependent on brand and type you have the instructions above should give you a general idea of what to do and how to do it.
If you are using a gas motor consider using an oversize box end wrench to place on the screw clamp handle and add a quarter turn to the clamps.
When using a trolling mottor on the front how can you attach the trolling motor and still open and close the front compartment.
Small aluminum boats commonly have a piece of plywood installed as a mounting plate for your motor.