recess trolling motor mount for Intimidator

[silverspook]

Looking at the troll well recess for my 95 intimidator. Troll Well is a board sponsor and I really like the idea of a fiberglass to match my boat, have any of you installed one and what did you use to cut the hole, and is there anything I need to be aware of before I start this project? Thanks

[Mac]

I put in different one but it's the same idea. My 95 was an easy install...both times

Measured and measured so I was sure it was centered. I think I was 5 inches back from the TM plug plate. I used the supplied template and marked out the cut out area. I used and exacto utlility knife and cut out the carpet. I drilled a 1/2 inch hole at each corner. I then used an electric jig saw. I tried a sawzall but it was not as effective. About 1/2 way up the long edge I ran into a snag. There is a support going across that is about 2 inches thick. At this point, I was at a point of no return so I continued. The tray went in easy and the support from the tray was sufficient enough that I was no longer worried about it. I used it for about 3 weeks and then it rained one night. I went out and the pedal was in a tray of water. I ended up trimming the tray drain plug and it worked fine. I guess it was too long and it crimped against the hull preventing water from flowing.
Go for it...Your back will thank you!!!

[low slung cruiser]

THEY WORK GREAT....
YOU'LL LOVE IT....
WE USED A SAWZALL....TOUGH TO CUT STRAIGHT, BUT YOU'VE GOT 3/4" OF COVER UP ...

[lvgamblin]

i made mine out of stainless steel, it was a pain in the ass you have to scoop out all the foam i started mine 8 inches from tm plug i used a jig saw and a skill saw and a drill pm me if you want one made out of 16 ga stainless ill sell it to you for 90 dollars and what ever shipping is

[silverspook]

Thanks guys. Mac what kind of support did you saw through? What brand of recess did you install?

[Mac]

It was basically a 1X2 or 1X3 laminated fiberglass. I want to say it was a comfort troll. It's been a while since I put it in. It a black plastic tray and it still holding up.

[silverspook]

How far back from the front panel would you suggest I should I start the hole?

[3-Liter]

Be sure to run a drain hose so the water does not go into the forward tackle storage. 3-Liter

[Mac]

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I "think" I was about 5 inches from the TM plate. It's been a while but for some reason, I think that is about right. Someone asked me a while back and I posted the actual number. I'll need to run to the boat and check but it won't be today.

[silverspook]

Thanks mac that really helps.

[Gambler Bob]

Jigsaw works better IMO. I have a trollwell in my boat and the custom flake match looks really sharp.

[silverspook]

Those things look really sharp.

[silverspook]

Well I may have saved myself a bunch of money for the time being. I have really been looking for a new trolling motor and the revues on both the Minn Kota and the motor guide were not all good. When you are thinking about spending a grand on a piece of equipment I really think the revues should be out standing.
Today I was out in the shop and there was an old motor guide bruit that came on a ranger boat I had before the Gambler. It was in pretty bad shape so I replaced it and fixed some of the problems to use as a spare. I forgot all about it until this morning.
I spent the morning working on it and switched it out with the one on the boat and I think it is going to work. It is a 95 model so it is the same year as the boat and it looks pretty good. I'm still going to put a recess in so if the trolling motor last for a while it will be a savings.

[flubyu]

GREAT!!

[silverspook]

Going to try it out tomorrow so we will see.

[silverspook]

It worked so I'm ok for a while. I received the recess from ezy troll and it was damaged, one of the corners was bent and the weld was broken. I wasn't too pleased with the drain on that brand it just didn't look big enough so I am sending it back and will look at other brands Now i'm looking at the comfor troll and the troll well. They are both on the bbc.

[flubyu]

Good deal, glad the TM worked out for ya! Keep us informed on what you find on the other brands.

[silverspook]

I ordered the troll well I like the idea of the fiber glass to match the boat. Both the confor troll and the troll well looked like great products just liked the look of the troll well. Now just getting the gonads to cut the hole.

[flubyu]

NO DOUBT!!

[Mac]

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Been there...Done that. I sat there with the drill in my hand for 45 minutes and my friend grabbed the drill out of my hand and said he'd do it. I took it back and took a deep breathe and the rest is history.