cs Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 for the weekender. I'm looking at aux power and the best way to mount it. I've looked and thought about trolling motor (32" & 36") and I've also found a couple of good deals on some gas motors. I need to see mounting details and get some insight. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/weekender410/Weekender/528336506_ea76a5b046_b.jpg[/img] Motor mount 3/4" white ash because I had it and it looked nice varnished. Plywood pieces with fender washers and locking nuts on the inside end of stainless carriage bolts. Receptacle in forward face of lazerette bulkhead for power. 6 ga. wire to battery in battery box in forepeak locker. 54Lb Minnkota because it was on sale for less than others in stock at local Gander Mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hello I mount my Yamaha ( made by minnkota ) with angled mounting plate. BEcause I wanted to move motor more away to awoid messing with ropes etc. Sorry for the bad images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 What length shaft did you get? Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I forget which shaft was on mine but I think it was the longer one. I could have reduced the height of the motor mount by an inch or so but it was never an issue as far as keeping the motor in the water. I initially thought about making a motor mount that moved the motor back a bit but there was already too much weight in the stern end compared to the bow especially with my lard at the helm. I figured it didn't make sense to shift weight any further back. Having the battery in the bow helped a lot but I could have stood to put another battery's worth of weight up there for trim. Even with the rope horse across the back, I never had any problems with things snagging on the motor. I usually kept the handle pointed down as you can see in the center picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adla Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I use a 5 horse Johnson. And it is a good thing. Got caught in a pretty wicked storm last year and the motor saved my tail. it is nice to have the punch of the gas motor - and the Johnson is pretty quiet for a 2stroke a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Paxton Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 My set up is very similar to Dave Richards'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm looking at getting a motor that has a 36" shaft and 50 lbs of thrust. I can get this (after mail in rebate) for $160. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I think that'll work fine, Chad. A couple of years ago I made a run down the lake into a pretty healthy headwind to beat a storm. Just over 3 statute miles in about 50 minutes. I didn't figure that was too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 My main concern at the moment is is the 36" shaft going to be long enoug once I buidl a mount. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 You'll have to play with it a bit and see. The only time I had any problems with the motor coming out of the water was if someone was on the foredeck. Usually I would just sit up on the stern deck which gave me better visibility anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthethird Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I have a Minn Kota with a 36" shaft, and have never had a problem with it coming out of the water, even in rough weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks. Now I just have to quit being a cheap b#$@!$# and go ahead and come off some money and get what is needed. ;D Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah, Chad! Oh and get the waterproof plug and receptacle, six gauge stranded wire, battery terminal lugs and battery box while you're at it. When I installed the receptacle on the boat, I made a small plate of cherry (a scrap I had on hand) that was drilled to fit the receptacle and was mounted to the laz bulkhead with a pair od small machine screws. It made a nice looking plate and I didn't need to worry about tearout from cutting the hole in the plywood showing. I ran the wires up under the port side deck to the forepeak. I also built a base on which the batterbox sits so that in the off chance I got water in up there, the battery wouldn't be sitting in it. I did a sketch of the mounting arrangement for the battery but can't find it. I sent a copy to Bill. He might still have it and be able to post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Do you think it needs 6 gauge? I'm planning on putting the battery forward of the cabin in that (I like to call it the anchor locker) and running the line back like you said on the port side. I will have to look for the waterproof plug like you mentioned. I will probably make the motor mount out of white oak. I like white oak for its strength and good looks and rot resitance. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 AS I recall, the 6 ga. wire was what I calculated I needed for the length of the run. Smaller could be used but you get loss due to the higher resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I don't have any pictures of any setup Chad. But you were able to bring out Adla from the depths of deep and let us know that she is still interested in boats and us lowly boat guys. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Guess I've got the touch. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adla Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 ohh...I lurk here all the time Oyster and you know it ;D 8) ;D. I just happen to have a strong opinion about a little extra power on the weekender because I tried the electric motor and also found it to be sufficient in most cases, but that said - I wouldn't have made it off Lake Roosevelt intact last year with just an electric motor. Here in the desert they damn rivers to make lakes and the rapid deterioration of weather conditions can surprise people. Just ask Craig Gleason. The weight of the gas motor also complicates things a little, but I still find it well worth the compromise. I also had to reinforce the transom where I mounted it. On the outside I used two el-cheapo cutting boards from target and after shaping them like the mount I painted them black with that special paint for plastic. On the inside I used a pieced of thick stock that I am sure used to be a 2x12 once in its life. It isn't traditional looking by any means but neither is the electric motor. And as often I sail anymore...it is easier to keep the gas motor maintained than to worry about the life of a marine battery that sits and sits. I still care about boats...and I really do lurk around quite often. I particularly enjoyed Chad's tutorial on the paddles - It is nice to see folks "live" on video. a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thank you. I"m glad that you enjoyed the video series on making the paddle. I've been on the fence about gas or electric. Our lakes are all man made also. I will probably go with electric on the weekender, for me it is a fair weather boat and the weather don't turn that quick here. For the Balboa however I will be going gas and probably closer to 10 hp. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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