Re: Engine mount Minn Kota trolling motors.

John ,

That's a good idea. The problem is that i need to beach this boat. I
also think the tiller will protect the motor when in forward and the
tiller can be removed when rowing. I also am planing on using 2
different tillers for sailing and motoring. It also allows me to take
the motor off the boat when not in use. I like the flexibility
mounting it on the tiller gives me.

Bob

On Feb 25, 10:11=A0am, "John C." <jcass...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Make a swim platform type plate on the transom at the necessary position
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> 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
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> and you would have steerage as well. A rudder would be better but that
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> me added after if allowances were left from the beginning.
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> <doubl...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> news:2ed37610-3ca5-4e56-8d96-a697943fb3bb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I 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 =A0if
> 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:
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> > 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.
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> > <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
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> > > 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???????