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I have a 1986 outrage 18'. I am installing a trolling motor next week when it arrives. In all my research I plan on using the aluminum bracket that the sampson post screws into as well as through bolting. I am going to glass a piece of mahogany and use the quick release bracket to clear the "lip". I am planning on running my wires into the bow locker and into the rigging tunnel. There is a small plastic cap on the aft starbord side of the locker that conects to the tunnel. As I stated this is all theary. Once I figure it out I will post my findings.