BtsNhoS
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Well guys I have been trying to figure out how to build a nice mount for my trolling motor since I dont have alot of money to buy a nice one. I needed a better mount than the small 2x4 the motor used to be on because i had to remove it every time i moved the boat around since there was no strength. I also really like the expensive mounts that allow you to pull a cord and drop it into the water from the boat, rather than leaning over (my 12ft) the edge (which my friend fell in last week). So the total price of the entire mount was ~$15. i bought the 2x6 and the gate hinges at lowes and thats all i need (plus bolts) Here are a few of my pics, I got it in the water and it works great! im going to add a small piece of rubber to the end to stop it from "playing" and also a spring to help pull it up and down easier but other than that i love it.
Here is the beginning design, which took forever to figure out the hinge movement
This is the basic movement
Got the motor on and got it bolted down, Also, the reason i staggered the bolt arrangement was to allow it to 'sit' properly, just putting in the bolts in all four spot on each hing raised it up really high, i didnt lose any strength when i did this.
here it is in the stowed position, i have a small bungy cord that holds it nice and tight while driving.
like i said earlier, im going to possibly add a spring or two to help bring it into the water and slowing it down when i pull it out, im also going to add the carpet and rubber to any spots that make contact to eliminate noise. ill put some pics of it later let me know what you think
Here is the beginning design, which took forever to figure out the hinge movement
This is the basic movement
Got the motor on and got it bolted down, Also, the reason i staggered the bolt arrangement was to allow it to 'sit' properly, just putting in the bolts in all four spot on each hing raised it up really high, i didnt lose any strength when i did this.
here it is in the stowed position, i have a small bungy cord that holds it nice and tight while driving.
like i said earlier, im going to possibly add a spring or two to help bring it into the water and slowing it down when i pull it out, im also going to add the carpet and rubber to any spots that make contact to eliminate noise. ill put some pics of it later let me know what you think