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Author: | FishIt [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Variation on a theme --- McGyver Motor Mount |
Inspired by Tom Kirkman's rod-holder motor-mount, I made one for my Revo 13... Put in place, it looked to be difficult to operate the trolling motor since the controls would be awkwardly placed behind my shoulder. So... I wondered if there was a way to re-locate the motor forward where it would be more convenient. The molded hand-hold seemed like a conveniently located strong point... A 3/4-in PVC Tee fits nicely in the hand-hold, but a clamping arrangement is needed... So, after a lot of trial-and-error fitting, bending and finally joining PVC fittings with a 3/8-in threaded rod... With the Tee in the inboard hand-hold, the clamp is complete... and it clamps tightly enough that no other support is required... Using a PVC plug, sanded down a bit for a snug-but-not-tight fit, drilling a hole and inserting a spring-clip pin, the motor can be easily installed or removed when water depth is a factor or if paddling. And, voila! A fully functional and conveniently located motor mount, proven on the water!! |
Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Variation on a theme --- McGyver Motor Mount |
Excellent! Simple is better. |
Author: | jahaiap [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Variation on a theme --- McGyver Motor Mount |
I like it. A few questions... What lb thrust is the motor? What size battery do you carry? And are you able to balance they weight of the battery/motor out so the kayak is more or less level? |
Author: | FishIt [ Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:56 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Variation on a theme --- McGyver Motor Mount |
jahaiap wrote: I like it. A few questions... What lb thrust is the motor? What size battery do you carry? And are you able to balance they weight of the battery/motor out so the kayak is more or less level? It's an 18-lb thrust Watersnake ASP. I have a 12v 40 ah SLA battery in the forward compartment The boat sits virtually level, maybe down by the bow and inch or so but not enough to be a problem. |
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