I agree, a water proof self powered unit is best!
I found a PDF on line with lots of good info. I don't think I can post it though
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| Author: | skostrick [ Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery bracket |
Hello All, I have seen old postings of a bracket that pinned to the dolphin striker that held a battery and a 12 volt fishing motor. Looks so much better the the rear mounted brackets that I see now. The company that made them no longer exist. Does anyone know where one can be acquired? Looks like a simple thing to make, but easier to buy. I'm looking to use boat ramps that are not sail friendly and this center mounted, easily removed rig seems Ideal. Any ideas or suggestions are most welcome! |
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| Author: | A1cnc [ Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
Sounds easy enough to make if you have pictures. I haven't seen that one do you have a link? I was thinking of something like a mirage drive or a pedal powered outboard type drive mounted up front. It would need to pivot and swing out of the way. |
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| Author: | skostrick [ Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
I agree, a water proof self powered unit is best! I found a PDF on line with lots of good info. I don't think I can post it though
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| Author: | HobieMarty [ Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
A good old fashioned paddle works in most cases. Lol. |
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| Author: | skostrick [ Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
I can't argue with you there, especially if ya just run out of wind. I do have a paddle. My problem is my launching sites are ramps with narrow convoluted paths out to open water. |
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| Author: | A1cnc [ Wed Mar 04, 2020 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
That aluminum bracket looks deadly to me after my pitchpole launch at the end of last season. I landed at least 10 feet in front of the boat. I think any thing I add on will have nice rounded corners.. Just me though |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
Also adds a lot of weight forward. |
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| Author: | skostrick [ Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dolphin striker mounted electric motor and battery brack |
Weight distribution is certainly a concern. Won't be flying a hull with this system installed. Removable with one pin is certainly a plus. I saw a post where two motorcycle batteries were inside the hulls via access plates, better weight distribution. Anybody got experience with rear mounted motor mount? Better yet, a self powered unit of some kind that is not a paddle? |
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