Replacement of Trolling Motor

04-20-05, 10:50 PM

I need to remove the trolling motor and the only way to get to the bolts is via the rod locker in the Javelin. Any clue how to get the the bolts if your arms are not four feet long? ???

fredhatch · 04-21-05, 01:10 AM

My boat had a small access panel up front. Took it off and had all 6 bolts within arms reach. Just replaced mine about 2 weeks ago. 8)

macgyver · 04-21-05, 11:28 AM

If that doesn't work, just grind off the screw heads, or drill them out. That will solve the problem of removing the old one. As for getting the bolts up in there to remount a new one. I would use a socket set, with a long handle. Put some paper or styrofoam in the socket, so the nut is kept at the top of the socket. Then turn the bolt on top to get it started. I would also make sure you use some good lock washers, for keeping it snug, and easier tightening.

Lizards

04-21-05, 11:55 AM

Thanks, now all I need is a socket set with a handle three feet long.

macgyver · 04-21-05, 01:38 PM

[quote author=Dee Dallas link=board=Boats;num=1114048253;start=0#3 date=04/21/05 at 10:55:59]Thanks, now all I need is a socket set with a handle three feet long.[/quote]

Use a board or pipe to make it longer. Or even a piece of plastic pipe. This is something you need to improvise. Heck tape it to a broom handle if that's all you have.

Lizards

Rob Mak · 04-21-05, 06:53 PM

actually i have a acess hole up front in my lil stratos still i have big arms. it was NOT easy even for me to get to the 2 back ones -the ones toward the front of the boat.

zooker

BassNva · 04-21-05, 10:04 PM

once you get the old bolts out(drilling or whatever)just get the motor guide mounting kit with the rubber grommets with the built in nuts..i had to get longer bolts for my minnkota but they are a standard 1/4-20 thread i believe.easy to install,hold up well.
i also have a small access panel on my gambler,so i drilled 2 extra holes and used bolts with washers and nylon locknuts.just to be safe

Rich · 04-22-05, 01:08 AM

I'd think there would be a front panel of some kind. I've got a Nitro, and there is a panel where the trolling motor plug is. Even so it was still kind of tough to get to the back bolts when I replaced my TM.

04-20-05, 10:50 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Replacement of Trolling Motor I need to remove the trolling motor and the only way to get to the bolts is via the rod locker in the Javelin. Any clue how to get the the bolts if your arms are not four feet long? ???

04-21-05, 01:10 AM	#2
fredhatch BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor My boat had a small access panel up front. Took it off and had all 6 bolts within arms reach. Just replaced mine about 2 weeks ago. 8)

04-21-05, 11:55 AM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor Thanks, now all I need is a socket set with a handle three feet long.

04-21-05, 01:38 PM	#5
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor [quote author=Dee Dallas link=board=Boats;num=1114048253;start=0#3 date=04/21/05 at 10:55:59]Thanks, now all I need is a socket set with a handle three feet long.[/quote] Use a board or pipe to make it longer. Or even a piece of plastic pipe. This is something you need to improvise. Heck tape it to a broom handle if that's all you have. Lizards

04-21-05, 06:53 PM	#6
Rob Mak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 19	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor actually i have a acess hole up front in my lil stratos still i have big arms. it was NOT easy even for me to get to the 2 back ones -the ones toward the front of the boat. zooker __________________ there ain't no such thing as a bad day of fishin SUPPORT OUR TROOPS US ARMY Rochester, New York

04-21-05, 11:28 AM	#3
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor If that doesn't work, just grind off the screw heads, or drill them out. That will solve the problem of removing the old one. As for getting the bolts up in there to remount a new one. I would use a socket set, with a long handle. Put some paper or styrofoam in the socket, so the nut is kept at the top of the socket. Then turn the bolt on top to get it started. I would also make sure you use some good lock washers, for keeping it snug, and easier tightening. Lizards

04-21-05, 10:04 PM	#7
BassNva BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor once you get the old bolts out(drilling or whatever)just get the motor guide mounting kit with the rubber grommets with the built in nuts..i had to get longer bolts for my minnkota but they are a standard 1/4-20 thread i believe.easy to install,hold up well. i also have a small access panel on my gambler,so i drilled 2 extra holes and used bolts with washers and nylon locknuts.just to be safe

04-22-05, 01:08 AM	#8
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Replacement of Trolling Motor I'd think there would be a front panel of some kind. I've got a Nitro, and there is a panel where the trolling motor plug is. Even so it was still kind of tough to get to the back bolts when I replaced my TM.

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