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April 21, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
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gwhitley

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Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« on: April 21, 2015, 10:00:35 PM »
Hey guys, been gone for a while but I'm back for help!  Just bought a Minn Kota to mount on the bow of my 22-2.  Because of the upward curvature of the bow I need to level the motor out somehow.  I'm thinking of having a shim made out of starboard?  For those who have motors, how have you addressed this issue?  Thanks for the help!

April 22, 2015, 07:49:48 AM
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Jack Hart

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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2015, 07:49:48 AM »
To mount a Minn Kota iPilot on the bow of my 22-2 I made a pad out of plywood encapsulated with glass and epoxy.  The pad has to be wedge-shaped and a couple of inches high to get over the combing.  The best way to get the actual dimensions is by fitting, cutting, fitting again, etc.  I thru-bolted the pad and a Minn Kota RTA-17 quick release to the deck.  I'd recommend reinforcing the deck from the bottom with glass and ply, because the motor does put a load on the attachment point.  Definitely get as long a shaft on the trolling motor as possible. Here's the best shot I have of the trolling motor on my boat.


April 22, 2015, 08:30:30 AM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2015, 08:30:30 AM »
There are a number of installs in this forum. If you run across broken links they just lead back to the threads you're viewing. GF has a few. Haven't fixed them yet.

Here's one install article by member Daniel123:
http://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2014/october/mounting-a-trolling-motor.asp


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July 24, 2016, 10:52:31 AM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2016, 10:52:31 AM »
Is a 60inch shaft optimal for a 22-2? There is now a 72 inch model avail. Do not want the shaft any longer than necessary.

July 24, 2016, 02:01:14 PM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2016, 02:01:14 PM »
I have a 72 inch on my flat back, just had to put a spacer under the quick release because of the lip



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July 24, 2016, 02:06:02 PM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2016, 02:06:02 PM »
I had a 60 inch, and on the flats in calm water it was fine, any bit of chop or if I had both wells full and walk to the back it would cavitate
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July 25, 2016, 09:10:49 AM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2016, 09:10:49 AM »
I guess I will go w 72". Sure is massive.

Thanks for help!

John

April 25, 2018, 08:54:48 AM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2018, 08:54:48 AM »
I know this thread is a little old... but did you go with the 72"?  I'm doing my 222 with a Riptide 80 and the 60" appears to be very minimally acceptable... but that 72 is HUGE!!

   

April 25, 2018, 09:38:53 AM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2018, 09:38:53 AM »
I think somewhere in his thread he said he did go with one of the first 72" shafts sold.
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April 26, 2018, 03:12:57 PM
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Re: Mounting Minn Kota on bow of 22-2
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2018, 03:12:57 PM »
I put a 60" 80# on my 17'0' and use every bit of it in chop. Assuming a little more height on the bow of a 22'2"  I wouldn't even consider the 60".

 

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