Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

This is the second question regarding mounting a trolling motor at the
bow of a center console.

I have looked around with many center consoles, and I notice that
almost all of them have railing in the bow area. I am wondering whether
this will become a problem if I try to mount a trolling motor at the
bow. There is only around 1.5-ft space between the gunwhale and the
railing. Will the trolling motor be able to clear the railing when I
try to lower the trolling motor to the water?

Any idea?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

wrote:
This is the second question regarding mounting a trolling motor at the
bow of a center console.

I have looked around with many center consoles, and I notice that
almost all of them have railing in the bow area. I am wondering whether
this will become a problem if I try to mount a trolling motor at the
bow. There is only around 1.5-ft space between the gunwhale and the
railing. Will the trolling motor be able to clear the railing when I
try to lower the trolling motor to the water?

Any idea?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan

It may very well interfere. You might have to remove a portion of the
rail, and move the supports, or add supports.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 11 Oct 2005 09:47:50 -0700, wrote:

This is the second question regarding mounting a trolling motor at the
bow of a center console.

I have looked around with many center consoles, and I notice that
almost all of them have railing in the bow area. I am wondering whether
this will become a problem if I try to mount a trolling motor at the
bow. There is only around 1.5-ft space between the gunwhale and the
railing. Will the trolling motor be able to clear the railing when I
try to lower the trolling motor to the water?

Any idea?

Thanks in advance for any info.

I just measured my Great White and it's 2'7" at it's highest point in
the travel arc.

I don't think my MinnKota's arc is that high. I'll measure it tonight.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

I just measured my Great White and it's 2'7" at it's highest point in
the travel arc.

This large arc seems like will not fit into the relatively small space
below the railing.

Depending on where the rail is, it might clear if you put the motor in
the right angle and position.

If there is not enough space, I may have to get rid of the railing. Or
I may need to replace it with railing that is sticking out away from
the gunwhale. Hopefully, this will allow a lot more room for the arc.

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

I don't think my MinnKota's arc is that high. I'll measure it tonight.

Please measure how tall the arc is and how far forward the arc needs to
take. And please tell me how much thrust your model of trolling motor
is.

Thanks in advance for any following up info.

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

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I just measured my Great White and it's 2'7" at it's highest point in
the travel arc.

This large arc seems like will not fit into the relatively small space
below the railing.

Depending on where the rail is, it might clear if you put the motor in
the right angle and position.

If there is not enough space, I may have to get rid of the railing. Or
I may need to replace it with railing that is sticking out away from
the gunwhale. Hopefully, this will allow a lot more room for the arc.

Jay Chan


Sticking way out...you might want to consider whether you'll ever dock at a
place where the boat's up against a wall higher than the boat. That could do
a real job on the railing as the boat rocks. You can protect the gunwales
with fenders, but railing's another story. I've seen railing removed by
neighboring objects, and some of the fiberglass along with it.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

wrote:
I don't think my MinnKota's arc is that high. I'll measure it tonight.

Please measure how tall the arc is and how far forward the arc needs to
take. And please tell me how much thrust your model of trolling motor
is.

Thanks in advance for any following up info.

Jay Chan

Just took a break and went out to look. The highest point mine gets
from the gunwale is 25". That arc needs to be maintained pretty far
forward, that is, most of the way until it goes down into it locking
position. What I'm saying here is that it continues almost that high
until it gets far forward, then falls almost vertical to it's locked
position. It's a Minn Kota All Terrain, 55# thrust.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

wrote in message
oups.com...
I just measured my Great White and it's 2'7" at it's highest point in
the travel arc.

This large arc seems like will not fit into the relatively small space
below the railing.

Depending on where the rail is, it might clear if you put the motor in
the right angle and position.

If there is not enough space, I may have to get rid of the railing. Or
I may need to replace it with railing that is sticking out away from
the gunwhale. Hopefully, this will allow a lot more room for the arc.

Jay Chan


Where in the SF Bay area are you?

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Just took a break and went out to look. The highest
point mine gets from the gunwale is 25". That arc
needs to be maintained pretty far forward, that is,
most of the way until it goes down into it locking
position. What I'm saying here is that it continues
almost that high until it gets far forward, then
falls almost vertical to it's locked position.

Thanks for taking the time to measure the arc of travel of your
trolling motor for me. I appreciate your effort in trying to help me.

Sound like sticking the railing out forward will not avoid the problem
because the arc of the trolling motor head needs to take up a lot of
room when we are moving it into trolling position.

At this point, I really don't have any good alternative that can help
me to get around with this problem:
- I can cut that part of the railing away. But this
surely looks odd.
- I can replace the railing with something really tall.
But this costs money and this obstructs my view.
- I can remove the entire railing. And I may as well
doing this. But this will be the last option.
- I can look around to see any trolling motor that takes
very little room to move it into trolling position.
But I am not keeping my hope high.

Sound like I should simply get rid of the railing. Oh well...

It's a Minn Kota All Terrain, 55# thrust.

I am looking for something slightly bigger than yours. This means if
yours won't fit. Mine likely won't fit either.

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Sticking way out...you might want to consider whether
you'll ever dock at a place where the boat's up against
a wall higher than the boat. That could do a real job
on the railing as the boat rocks. You can protect the
gunwales with fenders, but railing's another story.
I've seen railing removed by neighboring objects, and
some of the fiberglass along with it.

Thanks for the warning. I didn't think of this. OK, I will have to
cross this out from the "possible list of alternatives".

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

wrote:
Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan

I was wondering where Bill got the idea you were in S.F. area!! That
old coot is dumber than a box of rocks!

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

wrote in message
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wrote:
Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan

I was wondering where Bill got the idea you were in S.F. area!! That
old coot is dumber than a box of rocks!


The old coot is smarter than you and most on here. Richer than you also.
Better looking also, and we have not seen you. I thought at the first of
the thread he said he was in the SF Bay area. And Kevin you are still a
foul mouthed / fingered idiot! If he was in the bay area, he could come
look at my boat setup. I do have a nice boat, unlike you.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
wrote:

Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan


I was wondering where Bill got the idea you were in S.F. area!! That
old coot is dumber than a box of rocks!


Probably drinking too much 'California Sunshine'!

You got FAS and raising / smoking dope like basskisser?

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Bill McKee wrote:


The old coot is smarter than you and most on here. Richer than you also.
Better looking also, and we have not seen you. I thought at the first of
the thread he said he was in the SF Bay area. And Kevin you are still a
foul mouthed / fingered idiot! If he was in the bay area, he could come
look at my boat setup. I do have a nice boat, unlike you.

aAnd they said 'modesty' was one of your better traits...

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

Bill McKee wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

wrote:

wrote:


Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan


I was wondering where Bill got the idea you were in S.F. area!! That
old coot is dumber than a box of rocks!


Probably drinking too much 'California Sunshine'!


You got FAS and raising / smoking dope like basskisser?


Nope!...how about you?

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Bill McKee wrote:


The old coot is smarter than you and most on here. Richer than you also.
Better looking also, and we have not seen you. I thought at the first of
the thread he said he was in the SF Bay area. And Kevin you are still a
foul mouthed / fingered idiot! If he was in the bay area, he could come
look at my boat setup. I do have a nice boat, unlike you.
aAnd they said 'modesty' was one of your better traits...

Just truthful. You might try it sometime.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Bill McKee wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

wrote:

wrote:


Where in the SF Bay area are you?

I am no where near SF Bay area. I live in New Jersey (not in one of
those nice ocean front property though). I do have a lot of good memory
of SF.

Jay Chan


I was wondering where Bill got the idea you were in S.F. area!! That
old coot is dumber than a box of rocks!


Probably drinking too much 'California Sunshine'!


You got FAS and raising / smoking dope like basskisser?
Nope!...how about you?

Drugs make me sick, so I do not use pot. And you do not have to grow it in
Calif. We even have pot clubs, just get a prescription. Hang nail?
Prescription OK.

Bow Mount a Trolling Motor on a Center Console That Has Railing?
 

If he was in the bay area, he could come
look at my boat setup.

Thanks for your offer. Unfortunately, I don't live near SF area, and I
cannot take advantage of your offer. I greatly appreciate your kindly
offer though.

Jay Chan