Trolling motor install on Parker 1801

[saltydoc]

I promised I would post this once I could get to the boat when the snow cleared.

Last season I installed a Rhodan 60” 80lb thrust motor to the port bow. Was a game changer for my 2020 fly season!

Placed 2 AGMs, battery charger, circuit breaker, and shore power plug in console. Ran wiring out of console and up port gunnel at fuel fill. Then up to anchor locker where power plug was installed.

To keep motor from interfering with hatch and “onboard” - it was placed as shown. This left one of four bolts hanging over. Thus I installed the supplied puck over a piece of 1/2 inch starboard that was bolted first to deck. Then 3 bolts went through puck ,starboard, and deck- with big washers underneath. The fourth bolt went through the puck and the now bolted on starboard.

Overall a very solid installation.

I also installed the “optional” RAM mount on the port deck to keep the 2K unit from whipping around when stowed. Why wouldn’t you?

The motor blocks visualization of the portside bow navigation light so I replaced the bowlight with a stainless cover- and placed new lights a bit aft on each side.

I also got a cover online to protect motor from weather and prying eyes in my public marina.

Please reach out to me for any questions.

 

[mainestriperadventures]

nice install, did you bolt the starboard you have the charger mounted to to the front of the console?

 

[saltydoc]

Yes and yes. Bolted to the very strong front deck with 1/4” SS bolts and fat washers- accessed via the anchor locker and some reaching. Solid construct.

 

[saltydoc]

Charger to front wall of console. Added a few air vents to make sure their was adequate circulation of battery gasses too.

 

[bigk23surf]

I know this thread is old but I’m about to mount one on my 1801. Did you access under the deck thru the anchor locker? Access is kinda tight in there. I’m thinking about putting a shuttle slide on mine but not sure I need it.

 

[saltydoc]

I thought about the slide also- but decided to avoid additional hardware and gadgets to snag my fly line. Turns out it was unnecessary for me..

Yes…. Accessed 1/4” through bolts with big fat washers via the anchor locker and some “braille” to feel the bolts etc

 

[warthog5]

WHERE is your Master On/Off Switch?

On the Mounting Plate.....I use 3/8 6061 alum plate.....Epoxy Primed and painted wit Awlgrip.