10point Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I have someone coming with me this year on my trip that is going to renting a boat at the place we are staying at. He is going to be bringing a trolling motor to use. What I'm worried about is the motor fitting on the transom of the rented unit. I'm afraid there might not be enough room to turn either the tiller motor or the trolling motor once both motors are on the boat. Any advice on how I might help him come up with a plan to avoid this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've never seen that problem on any boat. What kind of boats are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Should not be a problem, I used to use a electric on a tinny I use to own with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Should not be a problem, I used to use a electric on a tinny I use to own with no issues. Me too,no problem with room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 call the resort/lodge and ask them? but I don't think there would be an issue, they usually rent out 12' aluminums with plenty of room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10point Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not sure what type of boats they are. I think he has a mixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 A 40lb transom mount on a 12-14' tinny should not be a problem. We've mounted our own electrics on rentals numerous times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero_ball Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have a 50lb thrust transom mount Minn Kota which I've used on various 12' to 14' aluminum rentals. I lift the trolling motor whenever I use the outboard, and I lift the outboard whenever I use the trolling motor. I can use the electric with the outboard down but with the extra 1-2 steps I don't need to worry about damamging either motor accidentally. It also reduces the extra drag from the motor that's not in use. Also want to mention that the transom on some rental boats are not of a "double wall" design (approximate thickness of 1.5" to 2"). These "single wall" transoms are too thin to clamp the trolling motor on securely. I always bring along 2"x4" wood block for situations like this. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have also seen guys mount the electrics on the side of the smaller boats. Bring some 1x4 and 2x4 for shimming if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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