Trolling Motor on a FunDeck

DuckCamo

Anyone have a photo and/or opinion on a trolling motor for a FD236 F ? Would like to see how anyone has it mounted. 

DuckCamo

Also wondering where to install the batteries if I go with a 24v motor.

nquirk

The Hurricane models have many common factors.  Check out this thread as a starting point.  Lots of information and pictures.  Once you've reviewed them, if you have further questions, post them and we'll try to help as best we can


http://hurricaneboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/1184/placement-of-trolling-motor-and-fishing-seat#latest

DuckCamo

Thanks so much for the photos those really helped. I think the removable mount is a great idea. That gets the trolling motor out of the way if you know you really wont be needing it.

nquirk

Exactly.  I have one on the front of mine that I like so that when we're lounging/swimming and not fishing, you can remove it and store it elsewhere.  (Not sure but I think the locker on your FunDeck is large enough to actually store it when not in use.  Measure to be sure but that's always a plus)

cjjjdeck

I found one picture of a trolling motor mounted on a FunDeck on the forum that might help as well.

http://hurricaneboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/3128#Comment_3128

I am able to store my motor in my ski locker.  The MInn Kota Terrova's composite shaft has just enough flex to allow me to get it through the hatch.  I chose a larger footprint mount because I knew it was going to overhang the bow a bit in order to clear the anchor locker function.  It's still rock solid with 5 of the 6 mounting holes being used.

Having an I/O setup, I was lucky enough to have room for 3 batteries.  My fresh water tank is opposite the batteries so that seems to help in keeping the boat level (I usually try to keep it fairly full).  Not sure what kind of room there is on your model.