Excellent design and well described. I have a bowrider with an inboard motor and I have been looking for trolling motor options partly to navigate shallow rocky areas and partly for fishing. So far yours is by far the best affordable option. Thanks!
Appreciate you making this video. I had just asked myself the question "can I rig my transom mount Minn Kota to work on the bow." You answered the question for me and also showed me how to do it...so 2 thumbs up!
Hi, Looks like a sweet installation. The longer trolling motor shaft makes a lot of sense. Also, the PWM Pulse Width Modulation circuitry in the variable speed trolling motor is the way to go. Fish all day on a good charge. John
Thanks John. Not too many bow mounts have the PWM speed controllers and reverse. I'm working in a small space with a 14 foot boat and this just made sense.
The heart of this project is a commercial bracket that costs $80. Not really what I consider DIY. You've given me a good idea for making my own though, so thanks.
howd yours come out i made one out of a thin stainless steel sheet bent at a 90 and bolted a piece of wood on it where the TM clamps. Ive got it hangin off the side on the bow. Anything past 2 speed on my endura c2 it lifts off the wood; thinkin of just bolting all the way thru the wood somehow with wing nuts
I ended up buying a bow-mount motor and building a short, 3/4" plywood deck at the front of the boat. The deck is held down with heavy-duty (0.125") DIY aluminum brackets and 2X4s, and the trolling motor bracket is bolted to the deck with the manufacturer's SS through-bolts. Wish I could post a pic here. Ironically, the lower unit on my outboard failed shortly after installing the TM, and I made several trips out with only the trolling motor. In retrospect, it would have been nice to be able to move the TM to the transom temporarily, if only to make it easier getting the boat on and off the trailer. It's very sturdy at the bow though and will probably last many years. Good luck with your project!
Been looking for a used Traxis like yours. I want the variable speed so you are never going too fast or too slow and the control handle tilts up for easier steering. Good stuff but pricy. $350-$400 but the best choice.
You said you made that bracket? If not, can you pass a long the info? I'm looking to do the same thing on my boat because I'm on a tight budget and already have a nice transom mount that I could put to use since it doesn't work great as designed. Thanks.
I have an Ascend FS12t and have not been able to find a bracket to mount the motor to. Seems like I need to find someone to fabricate a custom bracket. Any suggestions?
Excellent design and well described. I have a bowrider with an inboard motor and I have been looking for trolling motor options partly to navigate shallow rocky areas and partly for fishing. So far yours is by far the best affordable option. Thanks!
You are welcome. Glad to help.
Appreciate you making this video. I had just asked myself the question "can I rig my transom mount Minn Kota to work on the bow." You answered the question for me and also showed me how to do it...so 2 thumbs up!
Thank you...glad to help.
@@Aksmaniyak Nice thanks for info.
Thanks Arturo.
Thank you so much. I'm able to complete a DIY to motorize my kayak because of this.
You are welcome Jaret.
Hi,
Looks like a sweet installation. The longer trolling motor shaft makes a lot of sense.
Also, the PWM Pulse Width Modulation circuitry in the variable speed trolling motor is the way to go. Fish all day on a good charge.
John
Thanks John. Not too many bow mounts have the PWM speed controllers and reverse. I'm working in a small space with a 14 foot boat and this just made sense.
Well done mate. A solid diy as always!
Thank you!
Thanks!
Just what I was looking for! Nice video
Thanks!
thank you for the info just what I had looked for
You are welcome Amanda.
Good sulution to having the Min Kota become bow mounted. Glad they are making some with PWM included.
Thanks Wayn.
The heart of this project is a commercial bracket that costs $80. Not really what I consider DIY. You've given me a good idea for making my own though, so thanks.
You could make your own but I thought the quality of this product was worth the price.
It is sold out on their web site.
howd yours come out i made one out of a thin stainless steel sheet bent at a 90 and bolted a piece of wood on it where the TM clamps. Ive got it hangin off the side on the bow. Anything past 2 speed on my endura c2 it lifts off the wood; thinkin of just bolting all the way thru the wood somehow with wing nuts
I ended up buying a bow-mount motor and building a short, 3/4" plywood deck at the front of the boat. The deck is held down with heavy-duty (0.125") DIY aluminum brackets and 2X4s, and the trolling motor bracket is bolted to the deck with the manufacturer's SS through-bolts. Wish I could post a pic here. Ironically, the lower unit on my outboard failed shortly after installing the TM, and I made several trips out with only the trolling motor. In retrospect, it would have been nice to be able to move the TM to the transom temporarily, if only to make it easier getting the boat on and off the trailer. It's very sturdy at the bow though and will probably last many years. Good luck with your project!
Thanks. I need one of those brackets.
You are welcome. Yes, the mount is high quality and costs less than if I made it myself.
Aksman where can i get one?
Nice video. Where did you purchase the bracket?
Never mind. I see it in your narrative. FishOn fabrications. Thanks.
Thanks
Been looking for a used Traxis like yours. I want the variable speed so you are never going too fast or too slow and the control handle tilts up for easier steering. Good stuff but pricy. $350-$400 but the best choice.
Yep. Great motor.
Can you tell me what the trolling motor is mounted to. I could use one for my boat
Nice Video!! Wondering if you used a backing plate of some type underneath the bow? Or just the Toggle bolts? Thanks in advance.
Thanks. Yes I used some inexpensive poly cutting board for the plate.
Very nice!!! Where did you get the mount from? I need one for my pontoon
Thanks. The parts are listed in the narrative.
You said you made that bracket? If not, can you pass a long the info? I'm looking to do the same thing on my boat because I'm on a tight budget and already have a nice transom mount that I could put to use since it doesn't work great as designed. Thanks.
Thanks Chris. The mount is listed in the narrative. It's by FishOn Fabrications. I just modified it for my use.
how much would you charge to make the aluminum mount part? i have the boards laying around already.
Unfortunately, I don't have the skills to make that part.
Do u have to have the handle angled up when your using it? And also how many feet in length is that trolling motor? Thanks.
No, it is angled just when in stored position.The shaft is 42 inches.
I have an Ascend FS12t and have not been able to find a bracket to mount the motor to. Seems like I need to find someone to fabricate a custom bracket. Any suggestions?
Have you seen my video for my Ascend 12T trolling motor bracket?
Is that the clamp bracket that came standard with the trolling motor?
Yes. That is one of the reasons that I chose this trolling motor.
Un-loosen? Is that the same as tighten?
Just messing with you. Great diy video! Thanks for posting.
Thanks Jeff...sometimes I screw up and have to live with it since these vids take a lot of time.
@@Aksmaniyak I understand, and appreciate the efforts. I sure hope that FishOn will be making the bracket/mount again soon. Thanks again.
It’s like saying de-thawing
@@ultimateoutdoors7934 These videos can take a lot of time and cuts to do so sometimes I have to let a little mistake remain.
Aksman they definitely do. I tried it a long time ago. The video is better than anything I can make.
Where did you get the aluminum bracket
It is listed in the narrative.
What is the trolling motor mounted on
I listed it in the narrative.
He reminds me of a pro wrestler lol
lol
Wtf is unloosen? Wouldn't that be tighten? Lol
Brain seize...lol