Trolling Motor on Center Console with High Bow Rails

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Trolling Motor on Center Console with High Bow Rails - 5/1/2008 11:51:58 AM

ZoomZoom

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I have a 17.5' Seapro Center Console and I am trying to figure out if I can mount a bow-mount trolling motor. (link with pic below) Minnkota sent me the footprint and it looks like I can angle it so it does not cover the anchor compartment, cleat, or bow rail support pole.

My problem is that I am not sure I can slide the motor under the rail, and pivot it into the water once the top of the motor clears the rail. I searched the forums and only found others that had the low bow rails, not tall ones like I have.

Has anyone out there done this? Any other ideas or concerns you would have?

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/dsiedt/boat1/my_boat.jpg

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RE: Trolling Motor on Center Console with High Bow Rails - 5/1/2008 1:25:30 PM

spoonchucker

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I mounted two boards atop my rail, using U-bolts. The mounted a VERY long shaft Minnkota to the boards.

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