General Fishing Discussion
>
Boat Repair, Electronics, and Motor Help
|
Menu
Last
|
Next
Author:
cmorjoe
Date:
Mar 07, 2009
Subject:
bow trolling motor mounts?
Message:
Anyone know how long the mounts for a bow mount trolling motor are good for. You know they are rubber mounts that fit into the holes that secure the motor. Mine are from 2005 and it seems the screws don't want to tighten up anymore. cmorjoe
Author:
slimecoat
Date:
Mar 07, 2009
Message:
They are basically a one time use only type (squeeze mount), if they seem loose just get new ones and replace them, they are cheap enough. I have never had to use them, as I was always lucky to have an access hole under where the trolling motor mounts to use nylock nuts and stainless steel bolts, so I can't tell you how long they usually last, but they are so cheap to replace, compared to the cost of a new trolling motor, that I wouldn't hesitate to do it if it was my rig. Just my 2 cents......
Author:
SkeeterRon
Date:
Mar 09, 2009
Message:
Gary,
You said NYLOCK NUTS. OMG, I thought you were my friend. Use LOCTITE.
242 is for this application, You only need hand tools to remove the nuts and bolts. PLUS no water will get between the threads causing rust so you can remove the nuts with no problems.
ALSO, Loctite is cheaper than NYLOCK NUTS. Nylock nuts are around .10-.15 cents each. Loctite is only .02 per drop, so it will last longer and go further.
Ok, Class is no over.
PS. I have tons at my house, just stop by.
Ron
Last
|
Next
Home
|
Topics
|
Menu