Re: Engine mount Minn Kota trolling motors.

Make a swim platform type plate on the transom at the necessary position to

mount the motors as you intended. I see no problem. You could even mount 
them to the hull bottom like an inboard, use two pairs controlled
separately 
and you would have steerage as well. A rudder would be better but that
could 
me added after if allowances were left from the beginning.


<doublesb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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 have no outboard and I didn't want to cut a hole in the hull for a
motor well. This electric motor will be the only motor for power. I'm
aware of the constraints of electric.My biggest concern was  if
mounting it upside down was a problem. I think it'll work but just
wanted some more input. Basicallt it's a Bank Dory propelled by an
electric motor mounted to a tiller. It eliminates the need for a motor
well and it looks better than a trolling motor with a shaft hanging
off the bow or transom. What do you think??

Bob

On Feb 25, 8:18 am, "John C." <jcass...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> If you mount them upside down they will be under water when you are 
> running
> on plane under power of the O/B. That would be too much load for the 
> mount.
>
> To do what you want make a mounting plate in the shape of a horse shoe.
> Develop a clamping mount lock. When you want to troll drop the mount on 
> top
> of the cavitation plate lock it in and go.
>
> <doubl...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > My first question is if anyone has used these type of trolling motors
> > and would they recommend them?? I'm thinking of using the RT80EM
> > mounted to a tiller attached to my Bank Dory.
>
> > 2. Would there be a problem if I attached the unit upsidedown so as to
> > limit the amount of draft needed to get the motor in the water. The
> > manual says the cavitation plate needs to be 13" under the water for
> > the engine to work. I'm thinking of attaching it to a wooden
> > cavitation plate built into the tiller but attach it on the bottom of
> > the plate so as to lessen the draft required to get the props in the
> > water. The comapny sent me an email reply saying they only recommend
> > instalation as per the instructions. Anyone see a problem with what
> > I'm thinking of doing???????