Putting a Minn Kota Edge on my new boat. How To Install A Bow Mount Trolling Motor.

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Putting a Minn Kota Edge on my new boat. How To Install A Bow Mount Trolling Motor.

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This is an easy guide on how to install a bow mount trolling motor on your boat. The motor I have is a MinnKota EDGE 45. I used a factory quick-detach plate.
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@jimbohallman8027 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Getting ready to install that exact TM on my sons brand new Tracker Grizzly this weekend. Thanks for the tips!!

@leova12587 Жыл бұрын

I liked it in every catagory!!! Power is super, I hav a mariner4 & got the kayak version, even with two people & gear it performed well in a 9mph headwind with 6 inch chop!!! Battery life was all day good. (I went with a 75ah batt)

@BadAtHunting 7 ай бұрын

that's awesome.

@blaisemineo5508 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome that you involved your son !

@outofbody6797 2 жыл бұрын

Sick boat brother, thanks for the video and your time.

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I’ve really enjoyed the boat too. If you’re in the market for one, hopefully it helps you make your decision.

@dakotawashington6994 25 күн бұрын

Loved the vid, super informative where I needed it. Any downsides to the quick release over the years yet? Didn’t know it was a thing and just removed my trolling motor to rebuild and make the blind fit on my 15 tracker sportsman but would prefer a easy swap for fishing

@BadAtHunting 25 күн бұрын

Yeah, the quick release has held up really well. To me, it’s completely worth it.

@robertbritton9674 Жыл бұрын

I needed to see you flip it down Into postion

@BadAtHunting 7 ай бұрын

sorry, I must have missed that.

@steveodonnell2921 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hopefully it was helpful.

@airecraft1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@kellymondragon3404 5 ай бұрын

NIce build. How long is the motor shaft? 45"?

@BadAtHunting 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I believe mine is 36”.

@BeardsAndBowsOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid! Subbed!

@MrLandonL 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@thefonti4509 2 жыл бұрын

Did the plate to access under the bow originally have screws on it? I've got a grizzly 1754 sc and I think mine has rivets.

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

I think mine came with screws, but I’m not positive. In either case, all the panels have screws now.

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Actually now that I think of it. It did have rivets, but I drilled them out and put screws.

@thefonti4509 2 жыл бұрын

@@BadAtHunting awesome that's good to know. I'm going to do the same. My first boat so trying to avoid do anything too stupid when working on it!

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck man! Enjoy your new boat.

@FOREtheDads 6 ай бұрын

What quick release bracket did you use?

@BadAtHunting 6 ай бұрын

You know, I can’t remember. I think I picked it up from bass pro.

@khristopherstevens1794 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend that mounting plate? I took my old motor guide off and it had 2 seperate braces underneath for the bolts on each side of the trolling motor. I have the edge as well but I can't hold the bracket underneath and hold the the top plate down and put on washers and lock nuts at the same time..STUGGLE IS REAL

@khristopherstevens1794 3 жыл бұрын

@@BadAtHunting yeah I priced it at Basspro and it's $110

@justincrawford1325 Жыл бұрын

How did you extend the wires on your motow to reach your batteries?

@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын

I installed an outlet on the deck of the boat that the trolling motor is plugged into. The outlet has heavy gauge wires that connect to the battery which is located in a compartment below deck. This is only a 12v system, so it only needs to pull power from one source. Did I answer that right?

@justincrawford1325 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir you did. Thanks buddy!

@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Good luck installing your trolling motor.

@billbeams7875 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a link to the canopy your standing in? Thanks

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

I bought it at Home Depot. I’m not sure what the link would be, but I’m confident you could easily search it. I did have to buy the wall sections separately - but they were made by the same company and should be easy to find. I spent around $180 for the cover and $120 for the walls.

@billbeams7875 2 жыл бұрын

@@BadAtHunting thank you. Really liked the video

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that. If you ever have any constructive criticism, I’m open to hearing how they can be better.

@MatthewLGuidry 2 жыл бұрын

What size wire did you run for the power?

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I’m not sure. This boat was already equipped with the wires/fuse. They have wiring harnesses available to purchase for this specific application.

@Jesse-ds3xw 2 жыл бұрын

My book says 8ga

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@finnhilden6151 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how long the base plate is?

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, for the quick detach plate its 19”L x 6”W. For the baseplate on the trolling motor itself, its 25”L x 6”W. Hope that helps.

@finnhilden6151 2 жыл бұрын

@@BadAtHunting thanks dude!

@BadAtHunting 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Good luck.

@jimmyconrad4797 Жыл бұрын

Do you still like the motor?

@BadAtHunting Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. It still works great. It pushes my boat around just fine, even in the wind. The only thing that would be nice, is if it had SpotLock - but that’s an extra $1k. :)