I just purchased a "new to me" Minn Kota Maxxum for my 17' Aluminum boat. I initially installed it using the rubber anchor's but there is wobble when I use it on any speed higher than 40. This weekend while on Toledo Bend, I had a guy inform me that those Maxxums are supposed to be Hard mounted directly to the bow. My question is this, what should I use to secure it down? Please note, I have no access to get into the bow hull to install any backing nuts or anything like that and I wasn't looking to "cut out" and access panel unless that is the ONLY way!! Will self tap screws do the trick?? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated..

Contact Steve at All Star Marine, he knows his business.

This is called a "toggler" and I get them from Lowes. It is what I use on the metal boats that don't have access underneath. The 1/4" will go in the 1/2" hole where you put the rubber isolator and the stainless 1/4 - 20 bolt will fit the 1/4" size:
[www.lowes.com/pd_115648-10337-50400_0__?productId=3183821]Toggler[/url]