Motorguide 6700 Pro

nofearengineer · 06-06-09, 08:11 PM

Anyone know where I can get a replacement door knob for my Gatormount? It's the round kind, not the old rectangular kind.

By the way, my motor kept slipping down, i.e. too deep. I tightened the knob down as tight as humanly possible...I stripped the metal nut out of it. I eneded up putting a piece of bicycle tire innertube inside the mount door to help the mount hold the motor still. If any of you have Motorguides, is there supposed to be something in the clamp to help hold it?

BassinID · 06-06-09, 09:54 PM

I don't use a high end one, but mine has a rubber insert to keep the shaft from slipping.

bingham · 06-07-09, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BassinID

I don't use a high end one, but mine has a rubber insert to keep the shaft from slipping.

mine too ...

Randy · 06-08-09, 11:10 AM

I couldn't get mine tight enough either. Took the knob off and used a lug nut. Once I got the motor at the correct ht. I don't have a need to move it again, so I tightened it down to where it won't slide .....probably come back to bite me in the A$$ later don't cha know.....

nofearengineer · 06-08-09, 02:26 PM

Well, the rubber innertube seems to do the trick...I'll let ya know if it holds up for a fishing trip. I'm gonna keep a couple extra pieces in my boat just in case I have to do some emergency repairs.

Captmikestarrett · 06-10-09, 12:44 PM

I put no-slip tape on the shaft. The kind with gravel like surface.

Used for steps in resturants and kitchens.

Lasted 8 years and I sold the boat.

Capt Mike

1FASTLASER · 06-11-09, 05:51 AM

Any and all parts available here

http://www.trollingmotorparts.com/de...ookieSupport=1

06-06-09, 08:11 PM	#1
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Motorguide 6700 Pro Anyone know where I can get a replacement door knob for my Gatormount? It's the round kind, not the old rectangular kind. By the way, my motor kept slipping down, i.e. too deep. I tightened the knob down as tight as humanly possible...I stripped the metal nut out of it. I eneded up putting a piece of bicycle tire innertube inside the mount door to help the mount hold the motor still. If any of you have Motorguides, is there supposed to be something in the clamp to help hold it? __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-08-09, 02:26 PM	#5
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Well, the rubber innertube seems to do the trick...I'll let ya know if it holds up for a fishing trip. I'm gonna keep a couple extra pieces in my boat just in case I have to do some emergency repairs. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-10-09, 12:44 PM	#6
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I put no-slip tape on the shaft. The kind with gravel like surface. Used for steps in resturants and kitchens. Lasted 8 years and I sold the boat. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

06-11-09, 05:51 AM	#7
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Any and all parts available here http://www.trollingmotorparts.com/de...ookieSupport=1 __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

06-06-09, 09:54 PM	#2
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	I don't use a high end one, but mine has a rubber insert to keep the shaft from slipping.

06-08-09, 11:10 AM	#4
Randy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa , Fl Posts: 71	I couldn't get mine tight enough either. Took the knob off and used a lug nut. Once I got the motor at the correct ht. I don't have a need to move it again, so I tightened it down to where it won't slide .....probably come back to bite me in the A$$ later don't cha know.....

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