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Thank you all for the advice and recommendations. I think I’ve settled on bolting through the top of the bracket, all the way through the gunnel. Then I will Rivet the bracket to the flat deck. For additional support, I will use 4 additional bolts that I will put through the side of the gunnel...

There does appear to be flotation foam within the bow. At least I can feel it from under, not sure how far up it extends in the bow.

You are correct. That rectangular piece is the bracket I need to install onto the deck to be level with the gunnel. The quick release bracket itself will be bolted onto this rectangular piece, and then the motor installed on the quick release bracket. I need a section of the deck to be level...

Appreciate the quick reply. Here are some more pics of the boat. It's a new 2022 Lowe 1448M. Not sure if this makes a difference or not, but the trolling motor will be mounted with a quick release bracket and the plan is to only have the TM on during times of use. So there won't be the "wear...

Hi all - First time tin boat owner and first time DIYer with anything really, so looking for some newb-friendly guidance. What do you think the best way to mount this bracket to the gunnel is? The goal is to ultimately mount a 55 lb thrust Haswing Cayman bow mounted trolling motor on it (think...

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Anderson connectors look exactly like what I need. Do you know if I can fit the trolling motor cables, which are probably 6 or 8 gauge, into a 4 gauge Anderson connector? I’m reading that you can only connect two 4 gauge Anderson connectors together. A 4 gauge Anderson connector won’t fit...

What’s up fellas? Got my first boat last week - a Lowe 1448M. Not the most handy person so I’m looking for some guidance from more experienced vets. I would like to mount a trolling motor to the bow. I want to put the battery at the stern to help with weight distribution and to keep it out of...

Looks good! I ended up purchasing a bracket, but now I am wondering what the best way to install it is? The boat has a rounded gunnel so not sure if I can rivet it? Should I just take a 2" bolt and drill it through the top and bottom of the rounded gunnel and then secure at the bottom with a...

Hello fellas. I need to mount a bow trolling motor to a Lowe 1448M boat but need a bracket to have the deck level with the lip of the boat. There’s a bracket I found online but it’s $150 and I was wondering if anyone has any advise on other options? Also would some well nuts be sufficient...