HOMEMADE CANOE MOTOR MOUNT = RESULTS

Post by **washwater** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:40 pm

Hello Fish-Hawkers

First Post....

I was looking into purchasing a motor mount for my canoe. I went to every canoe/fishing shop I could think of without any luck. The closest I came was the Paddleshack but they were out.

So I decided to build my own:

<img src="http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pOFD ... iC3"></img>

Works like a charm. sturdy too.. I've hit trees and bottom pretty hard.

<img src="http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pOFD ... 48F"></img>

Checked out Paddle shack this week and they retail for $99. They look good, but I like mine.
Most importantly, I've been out with it a few times this summer. Here are a few pics...

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Ottawa River = Happy fishing!!

washwater

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Post by **Muskie4L** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:46 am

slick job on the mount

. With some great fish aswell.

Thanks for the report!

Post by **Bass Addict** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:53 am

Looks like things worked out well for you .................

Nice fish to go along

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:09 am

im thinking about makeing one two
but NICE FISH

Post by **Wallyboss** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:58 am

Good job on the mount and good job on the catch.

Post by **joco** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:32 am

wow.

very nice job on the mounth and great job on the eyes....

nice report to.

thanks to share

joco

Post by **Jasonb** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:25 am

Good Job man... i think alot of people would have gotten discouraged and given up... but u went the extra mile man... nice fish too!!!

JaY

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:35 am

Slick Eyes there Brudda!

Good job!

Post by **washwater** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:36 am

Thanks for the compliments!!! The second Walleye pic is my PB. Chunky fish... GOOD fight!!! As always, pic doesnt do it justice

Its worked out well so far. Its nice to get into areas most cant with bigger boats. The electric motor makes fishing a breeze from a canoe. I promise, more fish pics to come!!!

washwater

Post by **Mike P** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:58 am

I'm having the same problem finding a mount in stock somewhere. Great job on yours, I like the idea!

Post by **washwater** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:42 am

mmaangler

Padleshack has mounts in stock for $99.

They look good too. But dont compare to mine

Post by **joco** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:06 pm

you seems to have a lot of stuff in that canoe.

mabe some outriger could be a next good project.

there supper easy to do.

insulation and some eletrical pipe.and some clam.

joco

Post by **joco** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:09 pm

here 2 pict frome the net..frome one model i no..there a lot off other model but that one.is realy sheap and super easy to make.

that way..no more danger and stand up to cast and see the follows...

or that one...still easy and not to expensive..nice on kayak or canoe.

joco

Post by **washwater** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:56 pm

I considered an outrigger. I thought it might get in the way when landing fish?? Does you Kayak have an outrigger? How does that work out? It would be nice to have that stability though....

Post by **mattdrp** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:06 pm

that's one great idea