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January 6th, 2004, 12:14 AM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount?
I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. Thanks. Keith 
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January 6th, 2004, 12:15 AM
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Incidentally, everything I find on the internet about the Minn Kota Endura
30 says it is a transom mount. Mine is clearly not. I plan to call Minn Kota, but if anybody has any suggestions or info, I'd appreciate a reply. Thanks.
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#3
January 6th, 2004, 12:50 AM
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My 2004 Cabela's catalog shows the Endura's being transom mounts, maybe
the head was reversed for bow mount use..which is a easy process. I fish therefore I lie
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January 7th, 2004, 12:10 AM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
On Tue, 06 Jan 2004 00:15:55 GMT, "luv2bafield"
sent into the ether: Incidentally, everything I find on the internet about the Minn Kota Endura 30 says it is a transom mount. Mine is clearly not. I plan to call Minn Kota, but if anybody has any suggestions or info, I'd appreciate a reply. Thanks. Do you mean it will not track? Does it want to wander and circle? If so try putting a board, 1 X 4 or so on the back so it is in the water like a rudder. If that, when held in line with the center of the boat makes a difference, then figure a way to add a rudder or similar device. Hope this helps. Remove the x for e-mail reply www.outdoorfrontiers.com
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#5
January 6th, 2004, 02:08 AM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
"luv2bafield" wrote in message hlink.net... Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount? I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. If you think your Pond Prowler is difficult to steer with a bow mount, just wait till you put it on the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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#6
January 6th, 2004, 04:15 AM
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I pushed my Bass Hunter with a 32lb Motorguide. Loved it.
-- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "luv2bafield" wrote in message hlink.net... Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount? I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. If you think your Pond Prowler is difficult to steer with a bow mount, just wait till you put it on the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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#7
January 6th, 2004, 05:17 AM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
I have a 33lb MK Maxxum transom mount on my square end canoe. I know you
can unbolt the head, spin it 180 degrees & convert it to bow mount. Any chance yours was a transom mount that someone turned the head around on? ....Jim "Charles B. Summers" charles-summers@(comcast)(dot)(net) wrote in message ... I pushed my Bass Hunter with a 32lb Motorguide. Loved it. -- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "luv2bafield" wrote in message hlink.net... Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount? I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. If you think your Pond Prowler is difficult to steer with a bow mount, just wait till you put it on the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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#8
January 6th, 2004, 06:10 AM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
It was a transom mount when I bought it new. I was just replying to Steves
post about pushing instead of pulling. -- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Jim Howarth" wrote in message e.rogers.com... I have a 33lb MK Maxxum transom mount on my square end canoe. I know you can unbolt the head, spin it 180 degrees & convert it to bow mount. Any chance yours was a transom mount that someone turned the head around on? ...Jim "Charles B. Summers" charles-summers@(comcast)(dot)(net) wrote in message ... I pushed my Bass Hunter with a 32lb Motorguide. Loved it. -- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "luv2bafield" wrote in message hlink.net... Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount? I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. If you think your Pond Prowler is difficult to steer with a bow mount, just wait till you put it on the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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#9
January 6th, 2004, 11:59 PM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
Sorry Charles,
I meant to reply to luv2bafield's original post. I was wondering if he could reverse the head on his MK Endura like you can on my Maxxum. ...Jim "Charles B. Summers" charles-summers@(comcast)(dot)(net) wrote in message ... It was a transom mount when I bought it new. I was just replying to Steves post about pushing instead of pulling. -- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Jim Howarth" wrote in message e.rogers.com... I have a 33lb MK Maxxum transom mount on my square end canoe. I know you can unbolt the head, spin it 180 degrees & convert it to bow mount. Any chance yours was a transom mount that someone turned the head around on? ...Jim "Charles B. Summers" charles-summers@(comcast)(dot)(net) wrote in message ... I pushed my Bass Hunter with a 32lb Motorguide. Loved it. -- Charles Summers Secret Weapon Lures http://www.secretweaponlures.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "luv2bafield" wrote in message hlink.net... Is it possible to convert a trolling motor from bow mount to transom mount? I have a Minn Kota Endura 30 on a Pond Prowler (one of those rectangular plastic slab of a boat for two people). I find it very difficult to steer from the front, perhaps because the boat is so short, I dunno, so I was wondering if it could be mounted on the transom. I don't have an owner's manual...bought it used. If you think your Pond Prowler is difficult to steer with a bow mount, just wait till you put it on the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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January 6th, 2004, 12:20 PM
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ot converting bow mounted trolling motor
Even on water? That is where the boat will be used. The resistance is
actually the same. "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... the back end! It's much easier to drag a rope than it is to push one. I mean, you can try it, but I think you might be disappointed with the results.
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