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Will all transom mount trolling motors allow you to rotate the head so they can be used on the bow?
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zaconb wrote:Will all transom mount trolling motors allow you to rotate the head so they can be used on the bow?
The rotaton will be limited by the power wires.
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You should be able to rotate the head without any problem. I've done it with a number of Minnkota motors where I've converted the transom mount to go on the front of my boat at the cottage. All I've come across is either a pin or a bolt on the inside of the head that has to be removed...turn the head piece around and reinsert. Too easy.
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Post by Bear »

As Lunker Larry says, it's easy to turn the "TOP" of the unit. I did it last year .

The biggest problem I had was getting a bracket to mount it properly on the bow. If this is your intent, make sure you get the longest shaft you can find

Here's a link from last summer ...... might help

http://fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic.php?t=20717

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Looks like I misunderstood the question. I was imagining a temporary bow mount where you would turn the head.

I am thinking about seeing my local certified Minn Kota guy to have him reverse the head permanently so I can run it from the front.
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Looks like I misunderstood the question. I was imagining a temporary bow mount where you would turn the head.

I am thinking about seeing my local certified Minn Kota guy to have him reverse the head permanently so I can run it from the front.
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