I remember a while back seeing a post asking about this. My Xi5 trolling motor hung over the front of my boat so much that when I launched it, it would hang up on the roller on the winch post. First day out, and the plastic side panel got broken. I came across LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mounts this fall and ordered one. Problem solved. Pretty darned slick. Very happy with it. I made a little video of how it works. Here’s a link:
LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mount
It installed very easily. It just lifts your trolling motor back about 5-6 inches so that it does not overhang. Once launched, pivot it back forward, slip the key in place, and you’re golden.
The owner Ron Duran is a newish user on IDO. His site is http://www.liftsavertmmount.com.
