I am looking at adding a bow mount trolling motor to my 2001 Sportsman 180 and would like to see how others have done it. I fish nearshore and the creeks out of Charleston, SC.
The installs I have found so far all cut the low-profile bow rail. Before I do that, I would like to hear from anyone who has:
The installs I have found so far all cut the low-profile bow rail. Before I do that, I would like to hear from anyone who has:
- Mounted a motor on a 180 and kept the rail uncut, or used a hinged or removable rail section
- Photos of the finished bow, stowed and deployed
- Mount plate or backing details: material, thickness, and how it is secured to the deck
- Power routing from the console to the bow on a 180, and where the plug or connection ended up
- Shaft length and voltage, and how the motor performs in chop
- Battery location and charging setup