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Msd58,

The wood is their to spread the load on the fiberglass. I used machine 1/4 - 20 bolts and lock nuts. The other members you refer to have specific types of trolling motors that will slide into the water a certain way. The model of electric motor that I am using is different from those members. What model do you have ? Also, there is no wood in the step you are refering too. If you could post a picture of the trolling motor on your personal page.

Todd