Canoe Motor Mount

Christopherkeene9 · 12-16-06, 08:58 PM

Instead of buying this @ $129.99
https://crab.secure-host.com/extrasp...0&section_id=4

I made my own for less than $15.00, some engineering brain power, and a little handy work.

JB · 12-16-06, 09:14 PM

Looks like a winner to me!
It always feels better to do it yourself for next to nothing cost wise, that fork over big bucks at a retail outlet

zooker · 12-16-06, 09:57 PM

dang ck and his pimped out canoe

zooker

Christopherkeene9 · 12-17-06, 02:02 PM

Tested it this morning and it works great!!!

Now all I need to add is some type of rod storage and drink holders, ahhh!

ToPwAt'R GuY · 12-17-06, 04:09 PM

Looks good chris.

dampeoples · 12-17-06, 04:38 PM

Nice, I had a Coleman Scanoe once, solved that problem nicely.

I've got some recessed cupholders I installed in my boat, I had to track them down to some unknown spot on the web, and buy a minumim order, but they work well. Unless you were wiling to drill a hole in a seat, I don't think they would work for you though, but a car window one might work hung over the side, just use screw-top drinks

Christopherkeene9 · 12-17-06, 05:58 PM

Well gonna have to wait on the rod storage and drink holders.

The cart broke today, had to have Dad drive the truck over. And I have had a leak but just found the area this afternoon and its getting bigger.

As for screw-top drinks I hate bottles and crap in my feet. I have found some recessed ones at our local West Marine for $5-7 just gonna have to make a mod. somewhere to make 'em work.

Been thinking too, I'm gonna start looking for a Jon Boat as another project (getting bored with the canoe as I am almost done).

Christopher

Christopherkeene9 · 12-21-06, 08:29 PM

D'oh

The second hole has been fixed (temp.) but the 1st fix didn't hold, probably gonna have to gel coat it!

Still gonna go fishing tomorrow though

JRL · 01-10-07, 12:55 AM

Hey Chris....

Look into a product made by 3M called Premium Marine Body Filler. Its the best product on the market (I make composite test equipment for jets). A buddy of mine uses this stuff to repair his race jetski's.

Its a vinyl ester based product that is safe above or below the water line.

If you need something cheaper you can always try Gorilla Hair (green bondo) backed by a few layers of fiberglass (the cheap home depot stuff). Just make sure you gel coat it. Also remember when you use gelcoat in order for it to fully cure you will need to rob it of ALL oxygen.

Either a surfacing wax will need to be mixed into it before application, or, you can cover it with a product called PVA after the gelcoat sets/drys (then wash the PVA off after about 2 hours).

By the way great idea. I plan on making a motor mount for my kayak (when I buy it). Still waiting on the roof rack.

zooker · 01-10-07, 07:03 AM

3m marine filler kicks i tell ya...i filled an out drive hole with plywood and this stuff.. also see if you can find red -bet they have it-bottom paint tougher than gel coat and leave and excalent finish..

zooker

Christopherkeene9 · 01-10-07, 07:12 AM

Used 3M 5200, that stuff doesn't come off for nuthin'!

12-16-06, 08:58 PM	#1
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Canoe Motor Mount Instead of buying this @ $129.99 https://crab.secure-host.com/extrasp...0&section_id=4 I made my own for less than $15.00, some engineering brain power, and a little handy work.

12-16-06, 09:14 PM	#2
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Nice Job! Looks like a winner to me! It always feels better to do it yourself for next to nothing cost wise, that fork over big bucks at a retail outlet

12-16-06, 09:57 PM	#3
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	dang ck and his pimped out canoe zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-17-06, 04:38 PM	#6
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	Nice, I had a Coleman Scanoe once, solved that problem nicely. I've got some recessed cupholders I installed in my boat, I had to track them down to some unknown spot on the web, and buy a minumim order, but they work well. Unless you were wiling to drill a hole in a seat, I don't think they would work for you though, but a car window one might work hung over the side, just use screw-top drinks __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

01-10-07, 12:55 AM	#9
JRL BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 265	Hey Chris.... Look into a product made by 3M called Premium Marine Body Filler. Its the best product on the market (I make composite test equipment for jets). A buddy of mine uses this stuff to repair his race jetski's. Its a vinyl ester based product that is safe above or below the water line. If you need something cheaper you can always try Gorilla Hair (green bondo) backed by a few layers of fiberglass (the cheap home depot stuff). Just make sure you gel coat it. Also remember when you use gelcoat in order for it to fully cure you will need to rob it of ALL oxygen. Either a surfacing wax will need to be mixed into it before application, or, you can cover it with a product called PVA after the gelcoat sets/drys (then wash the PVA off after about 2 hours). By the way great idea. I plan on making a motor mount for my kayak (when I buy it). Still waiting on the roof rack. __________________ Jason

12-17-06, 02:02 PM	#4
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Tested it this morning and it works great!!! Now all I need to add is some type of rod storage and drink holders, ahhh!

12-17-06, 04:09 PM	#5
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	Looks good chris.

12-17-06, 05:58 PM	#7
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Well gonna have to wait on the rod storage and drink holders. The cart broke today, had to have Dad drive the truck over. And I have had a leak but just found the area this afternoon and its getting bigger. As for screw-top drinks I hate bottles and crap in my feet. I have found some recessed ones at our local West Marine for $5-7 just gonna have to make a mod. somewhere to make 'em work. Been thinking too, I'm gonna start looking for a Jon Boat as another project (getting bored with the canoe as I am almost done). Christopher

12-21-06, 08:29 PM	#8
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	D'oh The second hole has been fixed (temp.) but the 1st fix didn't hold, probably gonna have to gel coat it! Still gonna go fishing tomorrow though

01-10-07, 07:03 AM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	3m marine filler kicks i tell ya...i filled an out drive hole with plywood and this stuff.. also see if you can find red -bet they have it-bottom paint tougher than gel coat and leave and excalent finish.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-10-07, 07:12 AM	#11
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Used 3M 5200, that stuff doesn't come off for nuthin'!

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