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Would like to hear from you that have done this.I have a 1986 17’ GLS with a bow mount but more challenging on 18’. I think the Whalers of this era were the highest quality boats ever made but the failure to consider bow mount motors a big disappointment....

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Many owners have installed a bow mounted trolling motor on the Outrage 18,20,22 and 25's.

You have several choices regarding the bow rail. Remove entirely, cut out a section or add a hinged section.

As for power, wiring a outlet on the console front wall and fabricating a heavy duty extension cord with the appropriate ends avoids breaching the hull.

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I added one on my Sakonnet without cutting , hinging or removal of rail and will be doing the same on my 1986 Outrage 18. Takes lots of trial fitting , test deploying, etc.

For wiring , I'd recommend using these quick connectors, so that you can remove motor if needed: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2PC-Anderson...4033043453

Also, it is a good idea to install a breaker like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MINN-KOTA-MK...1438.l2649

There are some trolling motor instances where plugging in the 110v charger or extension cord will fry the mother board in the trolling motor.

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You can check my personal page for 17’ whaler with trolling motor mount . I have rigged 18’ whaler also, but I will have to email pictures to you as they are not on my personal page.

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Todd12,

I'd like to see the 18 pix too

Bob

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Hello Todd12:

I just started a new post on installing trolling motor on Outrage 18. The Administrator suggested that I use search feature and I found your post. I'd truly appreciate any photos of your install and how you mounted. Without ability to bolt, did you simply use screws only? Thanks in advance...Tommy

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Tommy

I emailed you some photos of the trolling motor mounting plate that I used on my 1987 18’ whaler