making a mount for a small trolling motor

[bruce44]

just wondering if you guys had any designs i need ideas on how to make a mounting bracket for one for and inflatable boat. Its a seahawk 400 sport. Im so sick of rowing but i cant come up on how i would secure a bracket so it stays on. i dont even care if i have to sit on it

[seahawkfisher]

you can buy a mount specific to that boat; i have one. you might have to look on the internet for it though. the two loops at the back and the small holes on the oar locks are for the mount

heres the best pic i have of it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/seahawkfisher/springsummer2004047.jpg
cheers

[floppychicken]

This looks like the unit here....

http://itemlistings.ebay.com/sdcsrp?fl=350165570679&product=seahawk%20motor%20mount&sconstraints=IncludeSelector%3DDetails%2CSellerInf o%26ItemType%3DAllFixedPriceItemTypes%26ItemSort%3 DBestMatch&xm&siteid=0

If not, manufacturer of those units should have the 'exact' fit.

Cheers,

/FC...

[edmontonfishing]

Canadiantire sells the boat mount. I bought the last one in Edmonton Millwood store, $49.99. If you are in Edmonton, go to the Sherwood park store. There were three left when I bought mine.

[bruce44]

i actaully saw that kind of mount you have there seahawkfisher. It was being sold at a store here in grande prairie but the box said it was made for the seyvlor something and it looked exactly like what you have im pretty sure i can adjust the arms for length i just didnt buy it because it said for a seyvlor something only

[edmontonfishing]

Canadiantire sells the one floppychicken indicated.

[bruce44]

[QUOTE=seahawkfisher;363659]you can buy a mount specific to that boat; i have one. you might have to look on the internet for it though. the two loops at the back and the small holes on the oar locks are for the mount

could you also give me the model and name of the bracket so i know where to look i went to the intex site and found nothing i also went to canadian tire here in grande prairie but found nothing like that they wouldnt order it for me either

[edmontonfishing]

[QUOTE=seahawkfisher;363659]you can buy a mount specific to that boat; i have one. you might have to look on the internet for it though. the two loops at the back and the small holes on the oar locks are for the mount

could you also give me the model and name of the bracket so i know where to look i went to the intex site and found nothing i also went to canadian tire here in grande prairie but found nothing like that they wouldnt order it for me either

I actually DIY one before I bought the specific boat mount from CT. I found the 3/4'' copper plumber pipes from Homedepot, which imitate the two loops. The only challenge is how do you bend them. I used a hammer:)

[seahawkfisher]

the mount that fits the mariner WILL NOT FIT the sport 400 (from manufacturer)
of you want to make one, here's a better pic of what the original looks like
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/seahawkfisher/100_0944.jpg

notice how the "arms" are not one-piece; this is integral to making it work
cheers

[Rick.]

I was lucky enough to spot one at the Sears Outlet in Dearfoot a few years back. Paid like ten bucks for it. Worked rather well. Rick.

[WayneChristie]

I think I could do something like that for my canoe too, thanks for posting the pics

[calgarygringo]

How about the motor. I have a shed full of stuff for the right home if you need. Electric trolling motor would be one of them. Let me know I can bring it with me.

[WayneChristie]

does it have enough thrust for a 16 foot fat canoe?

[Wilderness Craftsman]

Is this the intex brand mount, or the one that looks simaler made by Bestway

Thanks!