bow mount on a runabout

[Eug]

so i've had a few pms asking me how i managed to mount a bow mount electric motor on a runabout. to start off it wasn't simple, i scoured the net since last november for images and finally put together a compilation of ideas into one design which would suit my boat the best.

being a runabout the dimensions of the electric, mounting angle and fabrication of the mounting plate was always going to be a challenge. i went through my boat dealer whom had an experienced welder on hand, while we had a few hiccups along the way they came to the party and we got there in the end.

the finished product minimises the amount of space lost without impeding vision whilst underway and without fouling the center windscreen door (i had it modified to open starboard side rather than port side). it looks standard and we minimised the amount of additional painting required.the mounting plate runs a few mm above the deck and the edges sealed to give a standard finish.

hoping to give it a test run this coming weekend down at the pin.

cheers

eug

[ellicat]

Looks good.

Where are you running the leads ?

[Eug]

there is a plug behind the port side nav lights (you can see it in the 5th picture), i had the leads extended in order to do this.

thanks for the advice again brian appreciate it.

[ellicat]

Cheers. No worries.

Have you also installed a 2nd battery in the bow ?

[snapsnap]

one of the best jobs Ive seen, lucky you!

[Eug]

yeah Brian, i'm doing up a bit of a support bracket for it under the bow. i'm hoping this will offset some of the weight out the back as well.

[Genesis]

That looks very nicely done Eug. I was actually visualizing something different when you told me your plans but this setup looks even better.

This thread reminded me of how you used to mod your skyline

[mick fillet]

very nice Eug

it looks good

[Eug]

thanks for the comments. hope this helps those who PM'd me, just goes to show that some 'out of the box' thinking and ideas can help with a difficult setup.

cheers

eug