Nebraska Fish and Game Association - View Single Post - Bow Mount Trolling Motors on a "Runabout"

xtreme76 · 09-10-2009, 10:37 AM

My front bow area was 3 removable cushions over the top of storage compartments. I just cut 3 sections of 5/8 treated plywood and used indoor/outdoor carpet. I then cut a 4th section that spans the gap in between. This 4th section has a seat pedestal mount in it. I am going to need to reinforce that center section it is sagging a little. I will probably use a 2x4 across the bottom. I will post some photos later on exactly how it was done. I have seen alot of one piece bow platforms I chose not to do that to make mine to be easier "convert" back.
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The rear will be a platform with a pedestal not on the floor. I actually lost the sundeck one daying pulling my boat (blew off!!!), I am going to replace it with carpeted plywood and maybe have removable cushions made so I can still have a sun deck. I am still not 100% sure of my design on the rear yet, I will do it this winter.
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ProTroller Series
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Mine is an i/o, there are advantages to both, they is a completely different argument. I/O do require more maintenance, not that expensive if you have the time and knowledge to do it yourself, otherwise you will pay more in yearly maintenance with an I/O. You do NOT want to skip out on the maintenance.

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xtreme76 xtreme76 is waiting for april Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central Ne Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Posts: 161 Thanks: 80 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts	My front bow area was 3 removable cushions over the top of storage compartments. I just cut 3 sections of 5/8 treated plywood and used indoor/outdoor carpet. I then cut a 4th section that spans the gap in between. This 4th section has a seat pedestal mount in it. I am going to need to reinforce that center section it is sagging a little. I will probably use a 2x4 across the bottom. I will post some photos later on exactly how it was done. I have seen alot of one piece bow platforms I chose not to do that to make mine to be easier "convert" back. - The rear will be a platform with a pedestal not on the floor. I actually lost the sundeck one daying pulling my boat (blew off!!!), I am going to replace it with carpeted plywood and maybe have removable cushions made so I can still have a sun deck. I am still not 100% sure of my design on the rear yet, I will do it this winter. - ProTroller Series - Mine is an i/o, there are advantages to both, they is a completely different argument. I/O do require more maintenance, not that expensive if you have the time and knowledge to do it yourself, otherwise you will pay more in yearly maintenance with an I/O. You do NOT want to skip out on the maintenance. Last edited by xtreme76; 09-10-2009 at 12:41 PM..