Bow mounted trolling motor

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Nice setup Squid. I ve seen a couple mounted on Parker pilot houses, they were more off to the side and would fit under the rail.
Does yours self deploy or is it manual?

It’s manual. I couldn’t justify the extra money fir another moving part to fail. This is east enough to deploy. I just slide the hatch forward and I can reach the lever no problem. A quick flip and it’s in the water. A little more work to retrieve it but still not bad.

I wanted mine more to the side but on these there just not enough room without it hanging off the side of the boat when stowed. Also to get the clearance when deployed was another reason it’s where it is. I had to buy the quick disconnect bracket which was fine because I can easily put it in the garage if I’m not using it. But it helps get it out past the bow rail far enough. Other then my garmins it’s the best investment I’ve made on this boat for sure.