polliwog Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Haven't had any luck with info on my `15 HPX v,so I'll try something else. For those who have one of these great little boats has anyone put a troller on the bow? I ask because I have a troller in the stern which isn't optimal. I fish solo most of the time and at my advanced age don't want to try to fishing and poll from the platform. I tried it and not satisfactory LOL. Bow is very restricted space wise so it may not be practical. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC904 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Yes I just mounted a MOTORGUIDE 55lb XI5 on my '15 HPX. I was concerned of it taking up alot of room but it turned out much better than i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted February 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks for the response Nck, I am wondering if the bow deck has any backing plates? I also have the issue of launching the boat solo and don't have rollers , I have regular bunks and need to release boat and climb on the foredeck and start the motor and back off the trailer. Works fine,but I'm not sure of getting over the troller. I'm not 40yrs old any more LOL. I would love to get the motor on the bow, control is so much better. My 20ft LT has a bow mounted rig which is great but I have that boat at a marina,so no launching issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC904 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 There was an aluminum plate mounted on my bow to begin with so I just mounted on top of that, the front deck is actually about 3” thick, so I’m not too sure a plate is actually needed. But I will leave it on for the time being. It’s a very light boat so it is easy to push off the trailer bunks once backed to the wheel wells. I just climb on top when I launch solo, start the motor and tie off to dock then walk back up and park my truck. Obviously being older makes things harder, if you can’t do that there are a bunch of YouTube videos that show different techniques where guys back the boat in the water until it drifts off with a long rope attached to trailer. If there’s any questions you have I’ll answer what I can! 904-894-1869 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks Nick, we are a part of a really small Maverick group. The 15 is a really neat boat for getting into some really shallow ,tight spots. I will be in iouch if I have any other questions. I'm amazed at how well this boat handles for it's size. My 20 FT LT Hewes is a rougher ride. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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