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These are frequently asked questions.

Cutting an access hole to through bolt is not the appropriate approach.

You only want to through bolt at the lip of the bow where the rubrail is.

You can use a threaded insert or toggle bolt into the deck.

You do not want to use adhesive. That is an indicator you don't have the needed fasteners.

(I have helped 3 owners repair the damage of inspection ports and dug out foam that lead to water intrusion).

You can add a hinge to the rail. There is a writeup I did. Let me try to find it.

There are embedded backing pieces in the gunnel

FAQ steps:
Trolling Motor Install

Half a dozen owners have installed a trolling motor on a boat that does not have a pre-wire.

To do this without major modifications, batteries are installed in the console. The floor is cut and the batteries sit on the deck,

The batteries are wired to an on/off switch and also to a plug receptacle installed on the side wall of the console.

The motor power wire is modified to add a male plug.

A heavy duty extension cord is made up of marine battery cable of appropriate gauge with a female connector (for the motor end) and a male end (console). The cord is stored in the console when not in use..

Hinge to the bow rail.

You can add a hinged section to the bow rail using either bimini eyes or a rail hinge fitting from Victory products.