Posted by msd58 on 09/29/09 - 3:45 PM
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todd12 wrote:
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
I have a riptide MinnKota 55# 12v I uploaded that to personal page. In addition I was able to get a hold of wood locating diagram for 17' hull. It shows clearly that there is peace of wood about 24" long x 2" at the narrowest that the two inboard lag bolts can anchor to in the step area. I would guess I could bolt through the area just inside the rubrail gunnal area for the outboard screws.
I have the pdf of the wood diagram but can't upload it to this site.
Edited by msd58 on 09/29/09 - 4:26 PM