Verybest23
06.06.2021 17:16:44
Amazon has a decent return policy, so I got an MKA-16-02 from them for $37 including 2 day shipping. Guess I'll find out if it'll work this week. [links]
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Amazon has a decent return policy, so I got an MKA-16-02 from them for $37 including 2 day shipping. Guess I'll find out if it'll work this week. [links]
For a mount use this MinnKota style.
Re: Leveling a trolling motor mounting bracket [links]
Thanks, silvertip. I agree, I think aluminum is better. Also, the quick release mount + adapter costs considerably more. My only concern is the fit. I wonder why Minn Kota doesn't state that these mounts will work with the Riptide series. I wanted to buy it locally so I could return it with little hassle if it doesn't fit. Called West Marine and they only keep the quick releases in stock. I have a Gander Mountain and a Bass Pro nearby, so I'll give both of them a try. I'm also going to look online to see if anybody has a good return policy. I wonder how iboats.com is with returns. here
Looks like they sell an adapter plate (link). I could level the adapter plate. I also like the aluminum tubing idea, it's cheaper. The adapter plate has a lower profile though. more
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This first video shows if our adapter kit is right for you. The video below that will walk you through the basic installation of our new adapter kit once you decided it is for your.
The most common trolling motor installation is at a 45 degree angle, but the included bracket allows for a 10 degree total swing adjustment, making sure that you have the flexibility to make the necessary adjustments if needed. The bracket also has slots for fore and aft adjustments, helping to have the proper setback or overhang on your bow.
It doesn't matter which side of the bow your Minn Kota or Motorguide bracket is mounted on, port, starboard or straight down the center. The adjustments in this bracket adapter kit will make it work for your application, as the bracket and angle plate are designed symmetrical.
Bow-mounted trolling motors are designed for use aboard boats with level bows and no rail. If your boat lacks the former and offers the latter, a bit of "messing about" can get you around both obstacles and allow you to enjoy the benefits of a bow-mounted electric motor.
The bow rail presents a tougher problem because it prevents the motor from being able to flip from the horizontal (stowed) to the vertical (operating) position. We didn't want to remove the bow rail to accommodate the electric motor and came up with a solution that allowed us to retain the rail.
The motor's mounting pad must be horizontal to the water. To achieve that on this boat, a mounting plate had to be fabricated to compensate for the angled edge of the bow deck. We used a piece of aluminum diamond plate bent into a "V" at the proper angle and secured to the deck with stainless steel bolts and an aluminum backing plate (see photo 2). You can skip this process if your boat has a flat bow area suitable for the motor's mounting pad.