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Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/07/09 11:49 PM
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I have a transom mount minn kota Endura 46lbs trolling motor. Is it possible to convert it to a bow mount? Right now the transom mount bracket is busted, and instead of getting a new one I was wondering if I could buy a minn kota bow mount bracket and get it to fit on it. Anyone ever done this?
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 12:20 AM
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yes as long as you have enough shaft to make it practical
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 12:54 AM
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Alright, well my shaft length is 36". I guess I should try looking for a bracket that will fit this. Anyone know where to look to find one?
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:14 AM
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the bracket will work but you better have a shallow draft boat
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:28 AM
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the bracket will work but you better have a shallow draft boat That I do have.
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:28 AM
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Thanks, I'll take a look at some.
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:43 AM
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there a couple on ebat under minn kota one is a saltwater model but its only at 50 and is new you can paint it black
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:47 AM
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I have found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&item=160332415164&viewitem=
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&item=230341219870&viewitem=
I just don't know if they will fit the 36" shaft. I like the first one, but doesn't say the original trolling motor shaft length that it used.
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 01:53 AM
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theyll fit the shaft length doesnt really matter as far as your concerned i cut one down for one of my boats from 45 to 36
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 02:04 AM
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shaft length doesnt really matter as far as your concerned i cut one down for one of my boats from 45 to 36 the second one your looking at wont take your 1 inch shaft try item no 250417531836
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 02:26 AM
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Thanks for the help. I'm going to try and get the first one or the one you posted up. I like the newer riptide mount, that way I could get a quick release bracket for it.
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Re: Trolling Motor Conversion
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05/08/09 02:55 AM
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go with the riptide you wont have to pull the head off and the other is a really old style
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