Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Osprey Style Hull Rebuilds => Flatback 22-2 Rebuilds => Topic started by: chriselk on March 06, 2020, 08:40:43 PM
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I will be putting a 36 v minn kota on my Flatback.
I will use it inside and nearshore on some wrecks and hardbottom.
I will use it bottom fishing to hold over the fish.
So there will be some seas outside, but I wont go out in small craft conditions.
What shaft length should I get?
Thanks in advance.
Please email me the comments as this site does not seem to notify me.
tarheelboatworks@gmail.com
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I don't have much of a reccomendation, I'd think at least 60inch, but I'm in your neck of the woods, Ipswich.
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Gloucester, NC
Many states have towns, cities named Gloucester
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I have a 60" on my 22-2CCP and it works well. It will come out of the water when it gets choppy, but a trolling motor is not of much use in a chop anyway. Some have gone with 72" - that's long and can be a little tricky to deploy and stow. I would think 60 would work well on a 22 foot Osprey or flatback.
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Well thanks everyone for the replies. I went with a 72 inch shaft because I want to fish the nearshore wrecks without an anchor.
I found a snafu in the mounting. The flatback bow curves up and I put in a little camber and mounting the motor results in the shaft no where vertical. I could not find that my motor has any tilt to it, but the three manuals are dense. It is possible I missed it.
I may have to fabricate a "pad". Anyone with trolling motors on a flatback, I am open to suggestions.
The bracket is:
MKA-53/RTA-54 Electric Steer
Composite Release Bracket
1854053 & 1854054
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Minn Kota Riptide? Do you mount it on a removable mount like the RTA series? Here is a link to one of our members that also used a 72" shaft on his FB. Notice how he mounted it.
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=9842.msg134580#msg134580
If you see a "photobucket" message on his images you might need to install this extension fix, which will clear up the images (this is a google search result) - I know it works for Chrome and Firefox browsers:
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGGE___US600US603&ei=NmBLWvbRFYORmQHN-onYAw&q=photobucket+embed+fix&oq=photobucket+embed+fix&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l9.107738.107738.0.110244.1.1.0.0.0.0.201.201.2-1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.201....0.ozLhrd16MMc
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The standard MinnKota release bracket is low-profile and designed for flush decks. You may need to put a spacer under it to get the motor high enough. BUT - there are many different type of mounts and brackets out there that will fit - you may have to drill some new holes. I used a MotorGuide removable Gator bracket on my CCP because of the way I wanted the TM to sit on the forward deck. The original MotorGuide holes did not align with the MinnKota, but that's why they sell DeWalt drills at most hardware stores. :thumleft: Look around eBay and you will find a variety of mounts. The removable brackets are a nice feature and are available in several styles too. As usual, bigger is usually better, especially when you consider the torque at the end of a 60-70" shaft. :nSalute: