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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Trolling Motors and Kickers => Topic started by: pbuds on January 27, 2021, 08:28:16 PM

Title: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: pbuds on January 27, 2021, 08:28:16 PM

Hay guys!

Has anyone mounted a trolling motor to the bow of their Osprey 205? I figure I'll have to modify my bow rail and remove the anchor clutch up front, but would love pictures or ideas if it's been done already.

My biggest concern is shaft length for the trolling motor! Any thoughts?

Thank you!

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: CTsalt12 on January 28, 2021, 02:38:11 PM

Hope this helps, on a 175 not a 205. You can see I simply removed a section of the bow rail, installed bullet caps, and removed a cleat to mount the Minn Kota.  Hard to see in the pic but I have a Minn Kota stabilizer on the gunnels as well.  I should really install shark eye lights as the bow light is slightly impeded by trolling motor from some angles..

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: pbuds on January 28, 2021, 07:00:12 PM

Thanks a bunch, I figured it would have to chop the rail. I'm thinking about having a piece of stainless bent so I can slide it over cut portion and put some quick release pins in it to remove as needed.

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: CTsalt12 on January 29, 2021, 09:38:06 AM

Check this out:

https://www.amazon.com/ShuttleSlide-SS-12-15-Retractable-Release-Trolling/dp/B07D81PLZS

I opted not for a quick release mount on my TM because that would just make it far easier for someone to steal... I leave my boat in water all season in the northeast and in my yard otherwise.  My 2 cents..

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: wingnut on January 29, 2021, 10:06:07 AM

Not sure what diameter your bow rail is - 7/8" or 1" (some are even 1.25")? Either way you can find tons of fittings that they use in marine canvas frames to put a hinge section on your rail after you cut it. Hinges, jawslides, couplers...

https://www.amazon.com/NRC-XRC-Handrail-Connector-Coupling/dp/B07W39Q7CV/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=marine+handrail+fitting&qid=1611932681&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNjBKSjJNS0lRR0NBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQzOTgzMzJZMVU3OUtRQjBJTiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjU5MzY4MkhLWDNGUU9PMkhTVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: pbuds on January 29, 2021, 12:57:44 PM

Ya'll are awesome! This solves a few of my problems before I knew I had them.

Title: Re: '02 Osprey 205 Trolling Motor
Post by: Capt. Bob on January 31, 2021, 07:44:51 AM

This IIRC is a 200 Osprey.

https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/april/mounting-a-trolling-motor