Quick Release Transom Trolling Motor Mount
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This video illustrates the modification of a standard type transom trolling motor mount into a low profile quick release mount for a kayak. This tutorial used a Newport Vessels mount and some other brands may require a bushing installed in the locking unit to reduce any slop with the new pin.
Parts:
3/8 x 4 1/2 inch hitch pin.
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Update: 3/8/22
I modified a Minn Kota C2 30 Endura using this method. The hitch pin fit snug and did not require a bushing.
The quick release is a awesome idea! Works great! Thanks for the video
Thanks Leng.
OMG - this is the solution I was hoping to fine. Thanks so much for posting!
Glad to help Mike.
Good idea! Thank you
Great video! New subscriber after finding one of your many informative uploads. Many thanks for the details, careful explanations and good camera angles. Fitting a small sailing dinghy with a trolling motor and nearly all your mods and fixes apply. Lots of YT time ahead digging through your channel. Cheers.
Thank you! Please ask any questions you may have.
The center flutes make the center of the 3/8 stock pin bigger. For optimal fit it's best to install a bushing in the center locking assembly that gets removed.
I got 1/2 OD 3/8 ID bushings at lows and installed in the center pivot/Locking mechanism. Eliminates any play and slop.
This set up uses a Newport Vessels bracket and there is no slop with this pin. I'm not sure if there is with other brands.
I updated the narrative to reflect your input. Thanks.
@@Aksmaniyak I used the Minn Kota and I had a lot of trouble getting it to be slop free, I ended up ordering a 3/8s stainless pin from Macmaster Carr that fit much better than the ones from the hardware stores and combined with the bronze bushings it's super tight and has no play or slop at all. The ones form the big box stores or Amazon are just a tiny bit under 3/8.
@@Aksmaniyak I know some other folks have drilled it out to 1/2 inch and use a 1/2 inch pin and that works good as well.
The flutes on the newport vessels one look finer and smaller, the ones on the Minn kota are really big.
@@BassManStrikes Yes, there is a big difference. The NV flutes are smaller and uniform across the pin.
Very nice and clean. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Dino.
How did you use a pulley system to raise your NV motor. I have 2 pulleys on mine and its so tight of a fit on my trolling motor bwtween the bushings and shaft. I have to take out the bushings that that support the motor shaft to be able to lift it. Then theres slop around the shaft and bracket.
I have not had a problem with a cable lift on my NV 36lbers. This is the video tutorial that I did for the project. ruclips.net/video/_8U-mVP2idU/видео.html
Thanks for posting. Good video.
Thanks!
Are you able to operate the tilt Function when you press that Lip button to activate the tilt with the pin also with the reused Transom bolt???
Yes, it will still work.
How is it attached to the Plate? And do you think this will work on a 14 ft boat?
The kayak had 4 molded in nuts. All I needed to do was insert the bolts. I don't know if it would be strong enough on a 14 foot boat.
@@Aksmaniyak Ok thank you!
So easy. Very smart!
Thanks Steve!
Great video!! So easy
Thanks Emmett!
@@Aksmaniyak went and did the quick release. I had already cut the mount. Thanks again
I've tried this and love the simplicity. I have a problem when tilting the motor on the water. Why does it flop around and rest in a backward position? Then when I drop it the foot steering cables are unable to turn the motor and I have to reach back with a paddle to spin the motor. Any insights? TY
Thanks. Yes, I have seen that. If you look at my double pulley impact resistance video, I tie off one end of the lifting cord and it stops the rotation.
@@Aksmaniyak Thanks so much, i've looked for it, could you please send a link?
@@coronagyrl25 ruclips.net/video/_8U-mVP2idU/видео.html
Great video! Are you using the motor release to change the angle of the motor or are you relying on when the motor is powered that is enough to keep the motor in the down position? Hope this makes sense.
Thanks Steven. In this build I am using the release lever. I have another video where I set up the trolling motor for impacts and lifting the motor. Here is the link. ruclips.net/video/_8U-mVP2idU/видео.html
Why would you need to cut off the tabs with the screws. Couldn’t the same thing be accomplished with just the hitch pin. Especially when using the Newport vessels mount.
If you used both the pin and stock clamps it would not be a quick connect.
@@Aksmaniyak even if you left it clamped on to the mount and just pulled the hitch pin.
It doesn't make sense to use both.
I have an oldtown 120 sportsman non pedal and bought a riptide 55 transom. what is the plate you used to attach this 😮
This was a BassYaks mounting plate.
Excellent!
Thanks!
Very nice!
Thanks Jay!
I just bought a Newport trolling motor for my kayak. Curious if you think I could fasten the Newport Vessels mount, with your modifications, directly to the kayak without the need for the mounting plate?
I don't think that would be a solid enough mounting. The NV mount modification uses only 3 bolts.
Hello. First, a quick thanks to all your videos. You’ve been a tremendous help. I’m in the middle of adding a Newport Vessels kayak trolling motor 55lb/thrust to my Wilderness systems Tarpon 120 complete with the Pwm and remote control (all thanks to your videos). Was hoping to get some input if you have the time. Due to the Tarpon’s odd shaped rear, I’m having trouble figuring out how to build a transom, or if I should mount the bracket to the yak with the quick release, like this video. Either way, I’m not sure how to attach it to my tarpon’s odd shape. Any ideas?
Thank you and I'm glad to have helped. You could try using T tracks with shims under them. It may work. I have never owned a Tarpon 120 so I had to look at pics.
@@Aksmaniyak thanks for the suggestion, Ill give it a shot. You’re doing the Lord’s work out here!
@@funkymonkey0009 Thanks...just giving back.
How many pound thrust trolling motor u recommend for a 100 lb 13 foot kayak
It depends on many factors. Wind/water conditions, payload, mounting location...etc.
Bravo 👏👏👏
Thank you Graeme!
How easy should it be to get the retaining pin out ?
It should be easy. You may need to twist a little but it will pull out.
How has this thing held up?
Just fine.
Where did you get the adapter plate?
Bassyaks.
@@Aksmaniyak it looks pretty good. Steve does a good job on the adapter plates.
@@BassManStrikes Yes he does. I have bought other ones from him as well. Quality pieces.
great tip and diy !!
Thanks Mark.