Negatives. Cleat below the Trolling Motor You crossed the bow with the Trolling Motor taking away forward seating Didn’t use a backing plate. I used that mistake and the whole bow of my boat cracked. Just reinstalled with the backing plate underneath the bottom and a plate on top underneath the supplied plate That part probably wasn’t needed for the top, but did not want the bow to crack again Just in case you think, it’s the integrity of the boat. It’s a Grady White. Very solid boat.
*Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*
Thanks for sharing! I have a Robalo, the location of those batteries is in a wet location. If being used in the salt, please cover those terminals in Dielectric Grease or a NCP2 type product. Or try to cover or move water away. Do what you can to extend the life of those expensive batteries!
Great instructions I always use a lock washer I addition to the nylon lock nut as you can’t make this connection to secure trolling motors take a lot of beating on the bow
Remind owner to calibrate his TM and set the Off set . Most new owners don’t understand that. (Not sure if you water tested it and did that for the owner)
Great video! Answered all my questions but one thing I don’t get why would you mount the plug inside the anchor or any other compartment door? Now when a wave comes over the front it’s going straight in the compartment! Why?????
Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Great video Chris. Just realized you through bolted your bracket with nuts. Is there other types or ways to mount motor if you can't do the bolt through? Thanks, Steve
The front 2 holes should be over the flat deck. Look at the ShuttleSlide trolling motor mount. It would really help with this type of install if u do one like this in the future
There is a small wonder why the ShuttleSlide looks so unstable. There is so many parts, and I didn't see any convenient way to remove the trolling motor. You can add an aluminum plate if you want the front holes on a "flat deck".
@@jamesglavich1426 They make them for the 108" shaft Rhodan motors too. Any mount that can handle that large motor is a game changer. I believe the only thing that moves are the 2 metal pieces that slide in the slot. The back thumb screws are removable and u can just slide it off the back of the mount. Seems easy enough to me, but everyone has their own preference. I just thought there is another option in securely mounting the motor since the puck wasn't made to be altered. Minn Kota told me if u alter the puck, it voids can warranty. I know many people do that because they don't realize there are other options out there. No worries.
I own a 2018 R200. I am installing a Minn Kota 72" 36v Trolling motor. Your viseo is very helpful, But it does not show how and where you fished the wire from the CC to the anchor locker. Can you give me an idea on the installation. Thanks Ken.
@@scumbub I just see a lot of boats around here with the trolling motor right next to the bow lights blocking one side of it. I bought my boat used and the left side of the light was completely blocked
@yesmamm241 yeah same here. I was told it's "fine" but I went ahead and installed flush mount navigation lights on the bow hull so there's no obstruction.
I already have a simrad heading sensor for my chart plotter tied into my nema network. Can the trolling motor tap into the heading sensor I already have installed? Or will I have to install another one?
Hey Chris, excellent video. I love the location for your heading sensor in the head. The spec recommends to not locate it within 24" of any power wiring. Any issues with it working properly with the heavy 12 volt power wires so close? I hate to install the sensor on the gunwal.
Why couldn’t you mount it in the position like you have it resting at 5:19 of the vid? I know you have it just sitting there out of your way while you work on the mounting on the other side but that looks way better and out of the way
I have a Campion explorer 492, I'd like to install a bow mount on it but there is no access to get to the bottom of the bolts. Could I use toggle bolts with thread lock (and adhesive like you did) to hold it on? or do you think they would rip through the fiberglass going down the road? other issue would be the stainless bar on the front.... but i figured i could just extend the TM all the way before dropping it down... any insight would be helpful, thanks
Good afternoon. When turning the engine to the right, it makes much louder noises than when turning it to the left. What can it be? Here on video. ua-cam.com/users/shortsqCgITsiLa8g
Negatives.
Cleat below the Trolling Motor
You crossed the bow with the Trolling Motor taking away forward seating
Didn’t use a backing plate.
I used that mistake and the whole bow of my boat cracked.
Just reinstalled with the backing plate underneath the bottom and a plate on top underneath the supplied plate
That part probably wasn’t needed for the top, but did not want the bow to crack again
Just in case you think, it’s the integrity of the boat. It’s a Grady White. Very solid boat.
Thanks for this video. Just installed my trolling motor today following these instructions. It went pretty smooth for a first time.
How do you know where to mount it on the now
On the bow
Dude has done this a time or two.
*Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*
You did a great job on the process of the install.
Thanks for sharing! I have a Robalo, the location of those batteries is in a wet location. If being used in the salt, please cover those terminals in Dielectric Grease or a NCP2 type product. Or try to cover or move water away. Do what you can to extend the life of those expensive batteries!
awesome video, no bs, simple but thorough.. keep up the great work!
Upgraded from my 30# MK that maxed out at 3mph. This pushes my pelican pwr 100 at 4.5mph which is nuts since the pwr is a slow yak
This will look really nice for my Sea Fox Commander ❤️❤️
You, sir, are a true professional. Very well done!
Really good tutorial for me and I also have a Robalo
Excellent video!!!
Bloody good video mate. Cheers for that
Great instructions I always use a lock washer I addition to the nylon lock nut as you can’t make this connection to secure trolling motors take a lot of beating on the bow
Remind owner to calibrate his TM and set the Off set . Most new owners don’t understand that. (Not sure if you water tested it and did that for the owner)
Also remind the owner that he will get a ticket for blocking the navigation light. My “professional installation “ seemed to not care about that.
Very helpful video, thank you!
Great job and video! Thanks for posting this.
How did you close the anchor locker?
Nice job!
Great video! Answered all my questions but one thing I don’t get why would you mount the plug inside the anchor or any other compartment door? Now when a wave comes over the front it’s going straight in the compartment! Why?????
Great video. Muchas Gracias.
Would it help to put a backing plate as well before the washers and bolts, or is the deck enough?
Whata about the ipilot cable?
Good teaching
Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Great video Chris. Just realized you through bolted your bracket with nuts. Is there other types or ways to mount motor if you can't do the bolt through? Thanks, Steve
Awesome…thank you…
Thanks , you answered all my questions right there 👍👍🇺🇸
The front 2 holes should be over the flat deck. Look at the ShuttleSlide trolling motor mount. It would really help with this type of install if u do one like this in the future
There is a small wonder why the ShuttleSlide looks so unstable. There is so many parts, and I didn't see any convenient way to remove the trolling motor. You can add an aluminum plate if you want the front holes on a "flat deck".
@@jamesglavich1426 They make them for the 108" shaft Rhodan motors too. Any mount that can handle that large motor is a game changer. I believe the only thing that moves are the 2 metal pieces that slide in the slot. The back thumb screws are removable and u can just slide it off the back of the mount. Seems easy enough to me, but everyone has their own preference. I just thought there is another option in securely mounting the motor since the puck wasn't made to be altered. Minn Kota told me if u alter the puck, it voids can warranty. I know many people do that because they don't realize there are other options out there. No worries.
Great job explaining 👍👍👍👍👍✌️
I don't know what modeling agency you were hired from... But DAMN! Aren't you a handsome sight to see. Boats perty too. 😂
I own a 2018 R200. I am installing a Minn Kota 72" 36v Trolling motor. Your viseo is very helpful, But it does not show how and where you fished the wire from the CC to the anchor locker. Can you give me an idea on the installation. Thanks Ken.
excellent video
Great job, thanks.
I’ve gone through a dozen of these how to videos. Not one addressed the problem with blocking the navigation lights.
Get flush mounts
@@scumbub I just see a lot of boats around here with the trolling motor right next to the bow lights blocking one side of it. I bought my boat used and the left side of the light was completely blocked
@yesmamm241 yeah same here. I was told it's "fine" but I went ahead and installed flush mount navigation lights on the bow hull so there's no obstruction.
what if you couldn’t reach underneath? Just use self tapping screws?
NO!! Super heavy duty toggle bolts.
Thank you for posting. Any suggestions on how to wire up a trolling motor and install batteries for a cuddy cabin walkaround style boat?
did you use the metal washers aywhere in the install? I was wondering what that use for when i install mine.
Thank you.
How do you
Kno where to mount it on the bow
Is your on board charger connect to your outboard/motor? Or it only charges when you connect to shore power/ac outlets?
Just had this done on a r 200 but they put it going down the port side then drops into the water just left of the port light.
Great video bro. thanks.
how did you snake the power cables to the TM?
does it bring the hardware and bolts?
I already have a simrad heading sensor for my chart plotter tied into my nema network. Can the trolling motor tap into the heading sensor I already have installed? Or will I have to install another one?
Hey Chris, excellent video. I love the location for your heading sensor in the head. The spec recommends
to not locate it within 24" of any power wiring. Any issues with it working properly with the heavy 12 volt power wires so close? I hate to install the sensor on the gunwal.
Which one can I mount at the Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL?
Why couldn’t you mount it in the position like you have it resting at 5:19 of the vid? I know you have it just sitting there out of your way while you work on the mounting on the other side but that looks way better and out of the way
I have a Campion explorer 492, I'd like to install a bow mount on it but there is no access to get to the bottom of the bolts. Could I use toggle bolts with thread lock (and adhesive like you did) to hold it on? or do you think they would rip through the fiberglass going down the road? other issue would be the stainless bar on the front.... but i figured i could just extend the TM all the way before dropping it down... any insight would be helpful, thanks
Nice
What size motor would you recommend for a 2004 SeaFox 210 cc ?
What bracket are you using?
how was the wiring ran? that part completely got skipped.....
Yea he just showed the easy part of the install. Lol.
What mounting bracket did you use?
You can tell this is his first install. I’m totally kidding! This dude put all other install videos to shame!!
Antiseize is your friend on those through bolts
4200
@@dankobe8819 im talking the bolts that get fastened with the washer and nut between the base and deck
What minnkota do you recommend for a R180?
Terrova 80lb thrust; 24 V; 72 inch shaft
Too bad your cleat is right below your new trolling motor.
Good afternoon. When turning the engine to the right, it makes much louder noises than when turning it to the left. What can it be? Here on video. ua-cam.com/users/shortsqCgITsiLa8g
what voly batteries you hook it up too?, i see these are 24volts most of them
How do you run the cable from the batteries up to the trolling motor?
I would have liked to have seen that also. fishing wires is not always strait forward.
where did you run your power wire from the console to the anchor locker