Trolling motor mounting

[Hey Doc]

Has anyone mounted a trolling motor on the bow pulpit of a walk around style boat? The motor would then lay back on the top of the cabin not totally flat. I have ssen posts wher the motor was mounted on the gunnel on one side of the cabin and one section of the bow rail was made to open.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

Both options have their advantages and problems.
The below boat is a Albemarle 30 and mounted on the bow pulpit nd i can't remeber if owner cut a piece of the rail or if he lower the TM passing it below the rail.
This one is not flat either, but it's a Motor Guide, not sure about other brands but could check in my Kraken installing instructions how much inclination is permitted.
On a WA/Express/sportfish the bow pulpit is probably the best solution.
Chris

 

[Hey Doc]

Thanks for the reply. I think it will work finebut will have to have clamp to hold the head a nd shaft as there is not as much room on my Grady as on the boat pictured.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

You should also verify if your pulpit is strong enough, a strong TM put a lot of strain on the anchor point (pulpit in your case) due it's long lever.
If you find it not sooo strong then you should find a way to make a well anchored plate to distribute the pressure.
Chris