TM mounting help

[5fat1's]

I just bought a new MG 82 trolling motor and installed it with the isolators. I know this is not the best/most secure way to mount it, what is the current "best" way to mount the mount? I have a 185 zx and cant seem to get my hand up to the 4 front holes, the space is EXTREMELY limited! anyone have any ideas? I would like to bolt the mofo down at all the corners but like I said I cant get my hand up to the front.

thanks

[fishin couillon]

On my older boat, the isolators kept on busting when tighting down on them. I ended up buying some rubber fuel hose, cutting it into 1 1/2" pieces, squeezing it down and cut a hole in the center to push the bolt threw. Also used large washers to back it up. Bolted it down and that was the end of that. Never had a problem. Brother-in-law has boat now and it's still there. I had to get a set of hands (wife) that were small enough to fit to help out.

[dcbassman]

Well, if you have any desire to add a recessed trolling motor pedal tray, wait until you cut the hole in your deck, then you'll have plenty of room to reach your hands to the bow.

[gleninaz]

You can't reach the holes closest to the bow. In those holes use the isolator T nuts. For the others use old T nut rubber with the nuts cut off and a washer and lock nut. This will mount the motor level and isolate all holes plus will be super secure.

[5fat1's]

well... I went and did it... had my buddy that is a machinist make a plate to go under the fiberglass and it is now SECURED like a mofo!!!

[PSM207]

I made a plate for my Skeeter also. Actually, I made 2 plates, one for the front holes and another for the rear.