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Bow Mount Trolling (with rail)
Shleprock
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Posted on 06/09/14 - 7:09 PM
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I just called my local Bass Pro Shops and inquired about the Minn Kota I Pilot. I wanted to know if it could be installed on a Whaler with a bow rail. They told me that the I Pilot has the smallest profile motor in their line. Specifically, I was told that this unit can be deployed if the rail is at least 8 inches high. I measured the clearance on my Dauntless 160 and it measures 13 inches.

I have already searched and read ALL the posts on this issue. I am hopeful, though, that the I Pilot may indeed work with a properly placed "trolling plate".

Any thoughts...?

 
Silentpardner
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Posted on 06/09/14 - 7:19 PM
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I have an I-Pilot on my classic Outrage 18, but I don't have any bow rails. I am pretty sure it would be possible to deploy under your rails, but I don't know for certain. It's by far the best electric trolling motor system on the market. If you can make it work, you'll be pleased with it :)

 
dean925
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Posted on 10/19/16 - 10:51 AM
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I have a CoPilot mounted on my 1999 Montauk with Bow rails and it clears. See my profile.

 
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