NNFD197 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I was told this general forum would be a better spot to post my question. I just purchased a Rhodan trolling motor for my 2200 pathfinder. The boat has never had a trolling motor on it before so this will be a first install for the boat and my self. It seems pretty straight forward after reading the installation instructions but I figured I'd shoot out a post to see the do's and don'ts. Honestly I'm a little scared to drill into my new boat but as long as I get the 4 mounting holes right the first time, I'll be happy. I've laid it on the deck and marked the bracket so the motor head is just inside the rub rail so I don't smack it on a dock. And when deployed I have the shaft an inch from the rub rail for clearance. Any comments, concerns would be nice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I don't have a Rhodan, but the one's I see always hang over the bow when in the stored position. How are you managing to keep the motor inside the confines of the bow? Ain't saying it can't be done, just never saw one that didn't hang over the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 NNFD187, I don't have mine on a Pathy but mounted as you describe. Head just inside rub rail. Couple pics for reference. I think SCFD may have mis read you post as the way you describe sounds like most. I replace MK and it used the same holes as their bolt pattern for both the Rhodan and MK quick release brackets so the MK and Rhodan deploy location/overhang is very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Mine is mounted, on a Redfisher 16, very similar to Triplec's setup. Just for reference... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNFD197 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 triplec you're the man! Yes you are correct and your pictures are perfect! Very clean install as well. Thank you very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Ya no way to avoid the TM head hanging over with a remote controls style TM. Hope you plan to use the quick release mount, I think it makes install much easier. Locate the mounting location, mark it, drill and tap the backing plate. If you can reach the back of the plate you could use nuts rather than tap. Should also consider installing a Battery Tender power plug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNFD197 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, hurricane said: Ya no way to avoid the TM head hanging over with a remote controls style TM. Hope you plan to use the quick release mount, I think it makes install much easier. Locate the mounting location, mark it, drill and tap the backing plate. If you can reach the back of the plate you could use nuts rather than tap. Should also consider installing a Battery Tender power plug. hurricane, everything you mentioned is spot on. Rhodan gives you the quick release mounting bracket when you purchase their motor. They also sell the Batery Tender power plug which I also purchased through them. They also supply the through bolts and washers, which from the looks of it I should be able to get to all 4. Thank you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I've never used one, but I saw this recently... your quick release mounts on this slide. So it can be moved in/out. https://www.amazon.com/ShuttleSlide-SS-12-15-Retractable-Release-Trolling/dp/B07D81PLZS Josh B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Thats a cool idea. He went out in almost 6ft seas in what looks to be a Bay Boat maybe a even a flats boat?😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNFD197 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 7:23 PM, geeviam said: Mine is mounted, on a Redfisher 16, very similar to Triplec's setup. Just for reference... Does that ram mount stick up out the deck when deployed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, NNFD197 said: Does that ram mount stick up out the deck when deployed? Yes, but this one is machine threaded so it can be unscrewed from the aluminum plate on the deck (info attached). I did not use the one supplied by Rhodan, because it would be a permanently mounted "toe stubber". The aluminum plate is the same plate with 3/8" threaded hole as the rear seat backrest support plates supplied by Hewes. RAM Mount Tough Ball 1-inch.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNFD197 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, geeviam said: Yes, but this one is machine threaded so it can be unscrewed from the aluminum plate on the deck (info attached). I did not use the one supplied by Rhodan, because it would be a permanently mounted "toe stubber". The aluminum plate is the same plate with 3/8" threaded hole as the rear seat backrest support plates supplied by Hewes. RAM Mount Tough Ball 1-inch.pdf 101.26 kB · 5 downloads Ok thank you. I'm going to have to go the same route for the same reasons you mentioned. Thanks for your help and the link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, NNFD197 said: Ok thank you. I'm going to have to go the same route for the same reasons you mentioned. Thanks for your help and the link. Sounds good. You're welcome! It's good to have that extra support in rough waters. The TM shaft does not move at all when tightened down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will drost Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Hey geeviam what is the connect from the trolling motor to the deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 6 hours ago, will drost said: Hey geeviam what is the connect from the trolling motor to the deck? If you mean where the power cable penetrates the deck, it is a 3" 316-stainless deck plate with a hole drilled through it, with a gray PVC electrical compression fitting to hold the power cord for a tight seal. The power cord has a Battery Tender plug on it, to connect below deck. A bit overkill, but I bought two 3" deck plates to have a spare screw-cap without a hole drilled, for capping off the hole when I remove the trolling motor, so everything on the deck is somewhat flush and snag free. I installed the 3" deck plate where the center bow cleat used to be, and installed a pair of new pop-up cleats on port and starboard sides. I cut down and used the outer ring of the spare 3" deck plate as a backing plate on the underside of the deck, and through-bolted the deck plate (sandwiched) for extra strength and support. Pictures attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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