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<blockquote data-quote="MikeA57" data-source="post: 326089" data-attributes="member: 1213"><p>I have a 1448 Lowe Big Jon and I recently bought a hand operated Minn Kota Edge 45 lb thrust TM. I will be attaching it on the front deck on the left side almost straight off the bow or it may follow the curve of the rub rail, I haven't decided just yet. </p><p></p><p>I'm going to have to get a platform built much like the ones shown in this thread from a couple of years ago, (<a href="https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18833" target="_blank">https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18833</a>) but I'm also wondering about how much flex there will be when I turn it on to the faster speeds. My idea was to get a piece of metal (Aluminum or sheet metal) and make it a little larger than the mounting bracket to put up under the deck as additional support against flexing. Does this sound reasonable or would heavy fender washers accomplish the same thing? Here's an ovehead view of the boat I have (stock photo) and also a pic of my TM.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeA57, post: 326089, member: 1213"] I have a 1448 Lowe Big Jon and I recently bought a hand operated Minn Kota Edge 45 lb thrust TM. I will be attaching it on the front deck on the left side almost straight off the bow or it may follow the curve of the rub rail, I haven't decided just yet. I'm going to have to get a platform built much like the ones shown in this thread from a couple of years ago, ([url]https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18833[/url]) but I'm also wondering about how much flex there will be when I turn it on to the faster speeds. My idea was to get a piece of metal (Aluminum or sheet metal) and make it a little larger than the mounting bracket to put up under the deck as additional support against flexing. Does this sound reasonable or would heavy fender washers accomplish the same thing? Here's an ovehead view of the boat I have (stock photo) and also a pic of my TM. Thanks, Mike [/QUOTE]
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