Fishing Gear

Repair a broken trolling motor frame

It has happened to many small boat owners. Day is over
Time to take the boat home. You load the trailer on the boat
and pull the boat from the water. And then it happens. The
rachet fails and the boat slips backwards. Depending on
how far up the ramp you have gone, pretty much determines the
damage. Mine fell on a new rear mounted trolling motor snapping the
frame at the right angle. It was either a new motor ($$$) or the
end of my season. Or maybe not.

Go to Lowes (or you favorite hardware store), and get 1ea 2-1/2X5
galvinized standard angle (Lowes 63092), 2ea 1-1/2X5 galvinized
washers (Lowes 58969), 4ea 3/8-16 galvinized carriage bolts
(Lowes 61942) and 4ea 3/8 galvinized hex nut (Lowes 67341).

Using 1 washer and 2 nuts and bolts, mount the upper half of the
broken trolling motor frame into the upper half of the angle. Securely
tighten.Place the trolling motor on the boat at the selected spot.

Using the other washer, 2 bolts and nuts mount the lower
half of the broken frame inside the angle and tighten. The
result forms a near perfect right angle to hold the trolling
motor. Make sure all nuts are securely tightened. Spray with
flat black paint or whatever paint you have handy.

COST: $15.14 SAVED: NEW MOTOR OR FISHING SEASON.

PS: Make sure you grease the trailer ratchet.