Trolling motor mount

[wmshaw]

I am thinking of buying a boat with a 12 volt 56 lb motorguide trolling motor already on it and I currently have a better 24 volt minnkota that I would want to use on it. Are the mounting holes for the Motorguide the same as Minnkota? Would there be an adapter plate that could be used to mount the minnkota using the motorguide holes so that I would not have to drill any more holes on the boat?

Edited May 1, 2009 by wmshaw

[ohhenrygsr]

I highly doubt the mounting holes will be the same due to the different design. Best thing to do is line up your 24v and mark the hole then see in relation where both mounting holes from your 12v to your 24v will be