Flatschaser Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Getting ready to install a 8’ Power Pole Pro on my 2001 Pathfinder 2200. The side I want to mount it on has a trim tab and Transducer with about 7” between them (see pic). My reasoning for mounting on this side is 1) I have full access behind it, 2) The pump with be right behind it, 3) I can route the hydro lines through the boot on that side and not have to drill holes for them as well. With that said the Power Pole Manual says nothing about obstructions to either side only that the motor doesn’t cause obstruction when turned. Will mounting where the square blue tape is cause any issues when the pole is down and flexing? I know about the engine mounts for the poles, all my previous boats have had poles directly mounted to the transom without any issues so I don’t have any issue mounting to transom. The opposite side of the transom will have a swim platform so I would prefer this side if possible. Anyone else with a similar setup or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Should be fine there. I had mine up on the colored part only because I read about them producing a lot of spray when they are mounted below it. On my previous one I had the bracket which put it right in the middle of that ridge. But by going transom mount, you gotta pick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 X2 on mounting in the yellow cream area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatschaser Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 That is the advantage of mounting in the yellow area besides the spray? Is there more stability in that area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 I prefer it mounted low, to me it looks better. The less pole sticking up in the air the better. The lower the pole is mounted the deeper water it will hold in. My 2200 is a newer model but the PP is mounted in about the same spot. I have no problems with spray! On mine the water line (at rest) is about an inch below the bracket. If you mount it low make sure the bolt holes are well sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 I mounted mine low on the starboard side. It looks and works great. You can mount a Power Pole on the port side but you need to find someone with long arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 I’m on the Power Pole Pro Staff and have personally installed PPs on all 7 of my MBG boats......and countless others on friend’s boats. I have always mounted them on the starboard side of the motor just below the color band. Add me to the list of people that prefer the pole not sticking up so high above the motor. I have never had an issue whatsoever with this mounting location and this dates back to 2006 and thousands of hours of use. I notice that most dealers are mounting them “in the color” and it is a total turn off to me. Especially if it is a 10’ PP. Just looks ridiculous and is in the way of fishing if you are spot locked in deep with your trolling motor and fishing off the stern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 The picture that bernieNC posted is exactly where I install all of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 Mine is below the color and in the location you have marked. Had no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatschaser Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 Thanks guys! I went ahead and mounted on Starboard side and right below the color band. That’s for the advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I mounted mine (8’) on the jack plate. Easy and after 3 years, no problems. I just could not bear drilling holes in that nice transom. 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobey1 Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 11:33 AM, mustang190 said: I mounted mine (8’) on the jack plate. Easy and after 3 years, no problems. I just could not bear drilling holes in that nice transom. 🙁 I second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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