bow mount

Post by **lizbeth** » April 17th, 2007, 10:43 am

i need some advice....i m going to boatersworld today to buy a bow mount trolling motor...i m not sure what those quick relase things are that i have seen on the inertnet ? and if that is a must...and also once i mount this on my 16' boat does it stay on well enough....just some info on this would help alot...

Post by **Barhopr** » April 17th, 2007, 11:05 am

Lizbeth I have a quick release on my boat and cosider it the best thing since sliced bread. this is a pic. of what the mount looks like:

Heres a better one also showing the plug

Very easy on and off. Mine has been really solid so far.

Post by **birddog** » April 17th, 2007, 11:06 am

You shouldn't need the quick release, but it does make it nice if you want to remove the bowmount and trolling motor.

Post by **Redfin** » April 17th, 2007, 11:09 am

I have thes eon mine and like it.
When motors off all you have a ther 2 small pucks on the deck.

mounts

Post by **lizbeth** » April 17th, 2007, 11:12 am

thanks guys...does the actual mount slip over that quick release ? iam trying to picture it.

Post by **Barhopr** » April 17th, 2007, 11:29 am

The frame of the motor fits over the mount and all you do is slide a U shaped pin through the TM frame and the mount and your done. When you want to remove the motor, pull the pin and lift up the motor. All that is left on the boat is the mount. You can take the motor off in a matter of seconds. I like it also because if I'm doing something other than fishing I don't have to have the TM on the boat. plus when I travel I can take the motor off and put inside. This gives the theifs less to steal.

Post by **lizbeth** » April 17th, 2007, 11:37 am

Thanks Barhoper..i get it...i think it would be worth the money...now i just need to find out if boaterworld has one.

Post by **lizbeth** » April 17th, 2007, 11:51 am

boaters world..does not have the quick release...does anyone know who does...iam looking for the saltwater one...the white one RTA-17 ?

Post by **Barhopr** » April 17th, 2007, 11:58 am

The mount I have comes from MinnKota. It includes the piece that mounts to the boat and the frame that mounts to the motor plus all the screws you'll need. I'll send you a PM

Post by **tin can** » April 17th, 2007, 10:18 pm

Mike's Marine, in Panacea, usually has them in stock. Or you can order one from Bass Pro, or probably several other places.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 00_200-2-4