Inflatable Boat Help...

[bwackwabbit]

I'm looking to install an accessory (motor mount) on the bow. This will accommodate a Minn Kota Traxxis 55lb 42". It will be mounted on the bow of a Seamax HD360.

Pic of motor mount...


Pic of location on boat (black section on bow)...


My question is, being that this is a glue on accessory (came with the glue and mounting grommets etc.) does anyone have experience with this? I mean adding glue on accessories. I have looked at some online resources, text and video but its not too clear as most are for repair not adding accessories.

Also if you are in the central AB area and know how to get this done, I have a case of cold ones at the ready!

[bwackwabbit]

I'm also having significant difficulty finding the solvent
MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) which is used to prep the surface for the glue.
Anyone found it locally or online? West Marine lists it but won't ship to Canada.

[ericlin0122]

I think you can easier mount a trolling motor in the bow like what I did.
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showp...2&postcount=57

I haven't tried one yet, I only have the bracket mount trolling motor.
all you need is 3 straps, 3 cheap cabinet type pulls, a board, and some cutting and painting jobs.

[bwackwabbit]

I had looked at that option but I'm worried it won'l handle the thrust of a trolling motor while underway. Also as I am using a transom mount TM I would have to extend that platform too far past the bow to be sturdy as well IMO.

Thanks for the idea and Great looking boat BTW!

[jungleboy]

MEK "Methel ethel keytone" Is something that used to be available from industrial paint suppliers . I have some left over from my days of painting heavy equipment. Try the paint stores like Cloverdale . If that fails try some of your local sandblast/painting companies ,they may give you a little. You do not need much. Also give gerry a call at Kaygee boats in Edmonton . He may be able to point you in the right direction. I have done lots of repairs on the pvc boats (had an old Zodiac that used to spring a new leak daily ) and it is not hard to do at all.

[bwackwabbit]

I spoke with Gerry and he was very knowledgable about the process. I will try paint stores tomorrow and Gerry mentioned fibreglass shops which I will check as well.

In your experience is something like this best done when the boat is inflated or deflated?

[jungleboy]

Inflated definitely

[jungleboy]

Be careful with the MEK . it is pretty potent stuff . work in a well ventilated area

[bwackwabbit]

All rigged and ready (except the damn bow mount troller). Time and humidity have hampered progress on that but next week looks better.

Here's a few pics of the progress, the young fella and I are headed out in the morning...

[Rabdo]

That's a sweet looking set up man. Looks like it'll catch a lot of fish

[bwackwabbit]

Thanks, she's seen her fair share already. I think she's partial to Jacks...lol.