FirstPriority Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Anyone have trouble installing the quick disconnect to the topside of the hull. seems like the through bolts will not line up and if i shift the bracket back and do a little reengineering i=they will land inside but dont think that i will be able to reach them to install washers and nuts.... Should I use sometype of stainless wood screw with 5200? Any thought or ideas will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 just installed a quick disconnect mount for a hand control MG troller. There is an aluminum plate in the fiberglass. Drill and tap to 1/4-20. I was able to through bolt 2 and the rest are tapped in. Not sure about your mount though but that's why I did on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthree3 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 To install out of reach bolts, you can tape a wrench to an extension stick of some sort and then tape the washer and nut to the wrench. One hand on the bolt from above and you'll be able to feel when the nut is lined up. A little tedious but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, wthree3 said: To install out of reach bolts, you can tape a wrench to an extension stick of some sort and then tape the washer and nut to the wrench. One hand on the bolt from above and you'll be able to feel when the nut is lined up. A little tedious but it works. X2. That's what I did when I did mine on my old Redfisher. Not a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I just drilled and tapped through the aluminum plate and used machine screws plus 5200, but SS wood screws would work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I thru bolted the back 2 and drilled and tapped the front 2, but to be extra safe I added another hole in the middle and thru bolted that one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I had the same kinda trouble. So what I did was, turn the mount 180. This brought the puck farther back to be able to catch the aluminum backing plate in the deck. I did have to redrill the mount to fit the TM, but that's easy. Then just drill and tap the aluminum backing plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPriority Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thank you all for the info. i have not tried to drill through yet but did the same thing by turning the mount 180 and bringing the puck back. I guess I'll know when I drill that I am running through the metal plate. Is there a diagram somewhere that shows where the metal plates are buried in the deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I was able to see it from the underside. Might need a mirror and a flashlight, but the outline of it was easy to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPriority Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Good info. Thanks brother! I'll get on it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVuPlay Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 X 3 on rotating the bracket 180, drilled new bolt holes to attach bracket to trolling motor. This lets mounting puck sit as far back as possible. Also pictured is where I was able to mount puck and get through to the underside, thru bolting. Takes some time, help with long arms, had a little bit of foam under farthest bolt to clear, but doable. 4 thru bolts. 2005 22 TE Pathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPriority Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Perfect!!! Thank you Vu. Pictures are worth 1000! Looks like your cleat clears the side of the mount also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVuPlay Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Yes. Barely. Could have moved over another 1" to help clear anchor line better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVuPlay Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Underside view, far bolt with foam/cap adhesive dug out to get to bolt. 2 man job with pilot hole first. If not able to get to farthest bolt, can screw into backing plate, thru bolt others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Bringing up an old post as I am trying to install my trolling motor and running into some of the same issues. I have the mount flipped 180 degrees to put the puck further back. Kind of crazy that it isnt standard like that. re-drilled and countersunk holes. Just trying to verify where to install. If I try to keep it 4" off the center line, I definitely have to move the front cleat, and would probably go back with x2 cleat, one on either side. or push closer to edge, not worry about the 4", possibly keep the cleat and just be careful at ramps. Does anyone have pictures of theirs install from the bow looking back. Also, I ordered the gelcoat matching paste from Spectrum, but curious how people have gotten the nonskid look right. I was thinking spread pva and then spread paste with some non skid additive and small foam roller, then scrape clean once dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 All great suggestions. Sorry, but do not use wood screws for mounting. Over time, results will not be good. Too much torque from the TM causing deck damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Just bumping up as I want to finish the install this weekend. Kind of thinking that two cleats and put the troller where it needs to go is the best, so when I do anchor, it isnt rubbing on the motor. I believe these are the original cleats. Any other thoughts? https://shop.acconmarine.com/products/134-460-style-pull-up-cleat.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Depending on wind and current my anchor rode will lay on the TM. Have yet to have a problem. Two boats, Over 14 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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