This is an easy guide on how to install a bow mount trolling motor on your boat. The motor I have is a MinnKota EDGE 45. I used a factory quick-detach plate. MinnKota Edge: amzn.to/3RTf02G
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@jimbohallman80273 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Getting ready to install that exact TM on my sons brand new Tracker Grizzly this weekend. Thanks for the tips!!
@leova12587 Жыл бұрын
I liked it in every catagory!!! Power is super, I hav a mariner4 & got the kayak version, even with two people & gear it performed well in a 9mph headwind with 6 inch chop!!! Battery life was all day good. (I went with a 75ah batt)
@BadAtHunting7 ай бұрын
that's awesome.
@blaisemineo55083 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you involved your son !
@outofbody67972 жыл бұрын
Sick boat brother, thanks for the video and your time.
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I’ve really enjoyed the boat too. If you’re in the market for one, hopefully it helps you make your decision.
@dakotawashington699421 күн бұрын
Loved the vid, super informative where I needed it. Any downsides to the quick release over the years yet? Didn’t know it was a thing and just removed my trolling motor to rebuild and make the blind fit on my 15 tracker sportsman but would prefer a easy swap for fishing
@BadAtHunting20 күн бұрын
Yeah, the quick release has held up really well. To me, it’s completely worth it.
@robertbritton9674 Жыл бұрын
I needed to see you flip it down Into postion
@BadAtHunting7 ай бұрын
sorry, I must have missed that.
@steveodonnell2921 Жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hopefully it was helpful.
@airecraft13 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@kellymondragon34044 ай бұрын
NIce build. How long is the motor shaft? 45"?
@BadAtHunting4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I believe mine is 36”.
@MrLandonL3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BeardsAndBowsOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Good vid! Subbed!
@FOREtheDads6 ай бұрын
What quick release bracket did you use?
@BadAtHunting6 ай бұрын
You know, I can’t remember. I think I picked it up from bass pro.
@thefonti45092 жыл бұрын
Did the plate to access under the bow originally have screws on it? I've got a grizzly 1754 sc and I think mine has rivets.
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
I think mine came with screws, but I’m not positive. In either case, all the panels have screws now.
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Actually now that I think of it. It did have rivets, but I drilled them out and put screws.
@thefonti45092 жыл бұрын
@@BadAtHunting awesome that's good to know. I'm going to do the same. My first boat so trying to avoid do anything too stupid when working on it!
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Good luck man! Enjoy your new boat.
@billbeams78752 жыл бұрын
Can you give me a link to the canopy your standing in? Thanks
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
I bought it at Home Depot. I’m not sure what the link would be, but I’m confident you could easily search it. I did have to buy the wall sections separately - but they were made by the same company and should be easy to find. I spent around $180 for the cover and $120 for the walls.
@billbeams78752 жыл бұрын
@@BadAtHunting thank you. Really liked the video
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that. If you ever have any constructive criticism, I’m open to hearing how they can be better.
@justincrawford1325 Жыл бұрын
How did you extend the wires on your motow to reach your batteries?
@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын
I installed an outlet on the deck of the boat that the trolling motor is plugged into. The outlet has heavy gauge wires that connect to the battery which is located in a compartment below deck. This is only a 12v system, so it only needs to pull power from one source. Did I answer that right?
@justincrawford1325 Жыл бұрын
Yes sir you did. Thanks buddy!
@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Good luck installing your trolling motor.
@MatthewLGuidry2 жыл бұрын
What size wire did you run for the power?
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I’m not sure. This boat was already equipped with the wires/fuse. They have wiring harnesses available to purchase for this specific application.
@Jesse-ds3xw2 жыл бұрын
My book says 8ga
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@finnhilden61512 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how long the base plate is?
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, for the quick detach plate its 19”L x 6”W. For the baseplate on the trolling motor itself, its 25”L x 6”W. Hope that helps.
@finnhilden61512 жыл бұрын
@@BadAtHunting thanks dude!
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Good luck.
@khristopherstevens17943 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend that mounting plate? I took my old motor guide off and it had 2 seperate braces underneath for the bolts on each side of the trolling motor. I have the edge as well but I can't hold the bracket underneath and hold the the top plate down and put on washers and lock nuts at the same time..STUGGLE IS REAL
@khristopherstevens17943 жыл бұрын
@@BadAtHunting yeah I priced it at Basspro and it's $110
@fizzi58362 жыл бұрын
paint tutorial?
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
It’s in the works. I’ve had a few requests, so keep on the lookout for it coming.
@fizzi58362 жыл бұрын
@@BadAtHunting sweet
@jimmyconrad4797 Жыл бұрын
Do you still like the motor?
@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. It still works great. It pushes my boat around just fine, even in the wind. The only thing that would be nice, is if it had SpotLock - but that’s an extra $1k. :)
@rltdoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Your son is like dad shut up lets go fishing
@BadAtHunting2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he likes helping - but he like fishing more.