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Installing Min Kota Ultera Trolling Motor on 1983 Outrage 18
Expensive_Sunburn	#1  Posted on 03/12/20 - 5:59 PM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/18	Ladies and Gentlemen: I will soon purchase and install a Min Kota 24V 60" Ulterra Trolling Motor on bow of my 1983 Outrage 18. Twin batteries and charger will be installed in forward locker. I will need to build a mounting plate to maintain clearance with bow rail and stowed flying top and forward shelter while minimizing exposure of stowed trolling motor surfaces beyond rub rails. I am seeking any previous experience and advice while planning my next upgrade. Thank you in advance for all input.
reelescape1	#2  Posted on 03/13/20 - 3:50 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 68 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/12/05	I thought this was a nice option that may help. https://www.shuttleslide.com/ Edited by Phil T on 03/13/20 - 5:25 AM
Expensive_Sunburn	#3  Posted on 03/13/20 - 10:07 AM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/18	Thank you very much for sharing the Shuttle Slide. This opens up new clearance options that I hadn't considered with a fixed mount.
Phil T	#4  Posted on 03/13/20 - 5:01 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	There are several threads on modifying the bow rail to add a hinge to deploy the motor. Use the search feature. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Expensive_Sunburn	#5  Posted on 03/18/20 - 2:43 PM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/18	Thank you Phil.
todd12	#6  Posted on 04/07/20 - 7:24 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 220 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/27/06	Tommy, I have emailed you some pictures of my 18’ outrage bow mounted trolling motor. Todd