Alright so I put a 55lb Newport NV in my old town sportsman 106pdl.
I got a Navarre insert plate, mounted a pontoon trolling motor mount to it and popped a hole for the motor shaft. Then I ran a few quick connect ports in the hull to the back.
I gave it a sea trial and it all worked excellent I think I got almost up to 5mph top speed (not worried about speed really lol).
Anyways where I need some input is to make it more secure and easier to remove out of the insert hole. The original pdl motor has a bar that locks on top with the two knobs and I was going to see if anyone has some ideas how I can make a similar support bar with pvc and attach it to the motor shaft so when I lift the motor out like when launching or going on the bank I can lift the motor up and lock it similar to the original pdl.
I’m assuming it’ll also help with the vibration and make it more efficient.
Hopefully that makes sense I’m sure other sportsman owners will understand lol.
Posted by dezasterz