Custom Trolling Motor Bracket from Skeeter Boats

  • In-Depth Webstaff
    Keymaster
    Posts: 2756
    August 16, 2012 at 2:36 pm #1320365

    We’re not going to add this one to the threads we have running for the new models as we assume this trick new mount will be available for any Skeeter Boat.

    Here’s the scoop. Anglers have been telling Skeeter engineers that the existing mounts available for MinnKota bow mount trolling motors were built well and did the job but there was room for improvement. What anglers wanted to see was a bracket that allowed the trolling motor to be easily moved “in and out” from a stowed position to a ready to fish position.

    Having this simple functionality would allow anglers to launch on very steep ramps without hitting the trolling motor on the bow roller and anglers could slide the trolling motor back into a stowed position when traveling, both when on the water or trailer.

    Slick. Simple. Skeeter Boat exclusive.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4046
    August 16, 2012 at 3:15 pm #1092569

    Great idea. I know I’ve experienced this issue on steep ramps as well as a few other I’ve talked to with other brands of boats.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    August 16, 2012 at 4:07 pm #1092587

    Yep, that is a good idea.

    I don’t know how many times I have left the launch only to notice my Terrova tottering on the bow as I hit the first few waves.

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    August 16, 2012 at 4:36 pm #1092595

    Will this be a standard option for all Skeeters?

    FDR

    mfreeman451
    Posts: 543
    August 16, 2012 at 4:55 pm #1092599

    anyone mind posting a picture of what the old one looks like?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 16, 2012 at 5:39 pm #1092612

    Quote:

    Will this be a standard option for all Skeeters?

    FDR

    Good question. I don’t know at this time but Dean will fill us in shortly. If it is an option, and I think it would be, it wouldn’t likely be a very expensive one.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    August 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm #1092625

    Quote:

    anyone mind posting a picture of what the old one looks like?

    Imagine a black rectangle bolted to the gunnel the motor sits over and you’ve got it.

    jd318
    NE Nebraska
    Posts: 757
    August 16, 2012 at 6:42 pm #1092638

    This is a great idea. Is it a permanent mount or a quick release mount?

    In-Depth Webstaff
    Keymaster
    Posts: 2756
    August 16, 2012 at 7:46 pm #1092668

    Quote:

    This is a great idea. Is it a permanent mount or a quick release mount?

    I think it safe to assume that if the bracket allows for forward and backward adjustment that the entire motor can be removed as well. More to come regarding additional details shortly.

    reddog
    Posts: 803
    August 17, 2012 at 1:59 am #1092772

    Sure,,, Just as I was going to suggest getting rid of the extra landing zone on the walleye boats, as no one uses a Fortrex. Now there is a reason.. Is this a retrofittable option for existing Skeeter owners?

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    August 17, 2012 at 4:15 am #1092810

    To my knowledge std on terrova Wx MX boats. It is also a quick release bracket as well.

    Retro to previous models ? I don’t see why not, but I can’t quote you a price yet either.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    August 20, 2012 at 11:05 pm #1093521

    Quote:

    sign me up for a retro-fit!!!

    Ordered and on the way here to Skeeter Boat Center.

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