Help with bow mount trolling motor on a Lone Star tinner

[CMOS]

Howdy All,

After fishing a full season with my 14' Lone Star it's become painfully obvious that I can't do any better fishing with this rig without a TM.

I want to do a bow mount, as I have been advised by many that a stern steer is sloppy and is greatly effected by even light wind. I'll attach some pics below so you can see my rig. The problem at hand is that I have a bow cap, and it's got a slight arch to it. It it were flat, I wouldn't even be posting this.

What are your thoughts on a bow mount for my rig?
Mount to one side just behind the cap?
Get/make some bracket that will mount on the cap?

Thoughts?


CMOS

 

[richg99]

CMOS...I happened to see your other post on 2cool Take a look at this LINK. Add a Big Foot Switch and you will be fine.

You will have to reverse the head on the TM if you buy a transom mount (usually they are cheapest). Minnkota is easy. I don't know about Motorguide.

https://www.customgheenoe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4943

richg99

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

I have done that with 3 different tinnies. Reverse the control on a transom mount. Usually they will clamp right over the gunwale. I use a piece of wood on each side to sandwich the hull. Cheap and works great.


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[jethro]

CMOS...I happened to see your other post on 2cool Take a look at this LINK. Add a Big Foot Switch and you will be fine.

You will have to reverse the head on the TM if you buy a transom mount (usually they are cheapest). Minnkota is easy. I don't know about Motorguide.

https://www.customgheenoe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4943

richg99

This would work perfect.

 

[CMOS]

CMOS...I happened to see your other post on 2cool Take a look at this LINK. Add a Big Foot Switch and you will be fine.

You will have to reverse the head on the TM if you buy a transom mount (usually they are cheapest). Minnkota is easy. I don't know about Motorguide.

https://www.customgheenoe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4943

richg99

Rich,

As I stated on 2Cool that's a solid mount for sure, but it may be a bit intrusive for a multi-use boat. I'll give that some thought.

I think I'm going to start by clamping on the side, just behind the bow cap.

CMOS

 

[WV1951]

I used the block as suggested above. Also put an aluminum plate on the inside. Not quite on the tip, but does nicely. Minn Kota 32 lb. thrust, and it is all I need. Yea, next size up might be better, but if I need to go far, I fire up the 6 Evinrude.

 

[CMOS]

I used the block as suggested above. Also put an aluminum plate on the inside. Not quite on the tip, but does nicely. Minn Kota 32 lb. thrust, and it is all I need. Yea, next size up might be better, but if I need to go far, I fire up the 6 Evinrude.

WV,

Can you get some close-ups of that bracket setup please?

Tell me about the aluminum brackets that attach to the ends of each bench seat.

Also - that is a beautiful boat!

CMOS

 

[WV1951]

The alum. plate protects the inside and outside from being damaged when tightening the motor bracket.

The seat brackets are factory. Can't add more to that.

 

[CMOS]

The alum. plate protects the inside and outside from being damaged when tightening the motor bracket.

The seat brackets are factory. Can't add more to that.

Thank you.

Is that block on the outside made of wood?


CMOS

 

[jasper60103]

Very well done. Nice, simple, clean setup. =D>

 

[WV1951]

Yes, it is wood. Can't remember if I used 2x4 or 2x6 to start with. Three coats of paint. Should last as long as I have the boat.

 

[Lost Pole]

Mine is similar but metal. IMO, the inside lip is very important

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[onthewater102]

The metal cap makes the bracket mount squarely relative to the side of the boat so the TM isn't at an angle, not that it makes a lot of difference, but you'll likely do better moving through weeds with it on straight.

 

[CMOS]

Mine is similar but metal. IMO, the inside lip is very important

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LP,

That's some hard core work right there. Nice job.

CMOS