Using Toggle Bolts To Mount Trolling Motors (No Bow Access) 

Check back in let us know how it goes don’t forget to absolutely smoother those things in grease to fend off corrosion

Thanks so much for the comment and u am so happy I could help out. Thanks for watching and checking out the video

Thanks for watching!!!!

I hope this helps you, don’t forget to use gaskets! I wish I would’ve put those in the video

Thanks for watching DONT forget gaskets and silicone to keep water out

Thanks for watching

Terrific advice thank you

I hope this works for you, these lasted me two years, BARELY any wear on them and that’s WITHOUT applying silicone, thanks so much for checking out the video

@@fishingwithaustin8258 worked absolutely perfect!!! Thanks again!

So happy to hear that

Yeah if it’s wards off corrosion better than by all means! I just like silicone for fighting corrosion best, the bolts backing out didn’t seem to be an issue

@fishingwithaustin8258 I've never tried it, it just seems like the sealant will get sticky and make it hard to back out the screws. Again, just thinking out loud! I'm totally going to steal your idea of the snap toggles!

Might even make a good video...wdyt?

That’s why I smother them in silicone sealant and replace no longer than 2 years old

Means the world to me thanks for watching

Thank you so much

Hey! Did this workout good for you trolling motor?

@@fishingwithaustin8258 bro this worked out amazingly for my trolling motor. I drilled 6 holes (1/2 inch) and mounted a 82lb Motorguide Tour Pro using 6 of the toggle bolts. Ive had my boat out about 12 times since using these and I will never use anything else. I had my trolling motor completely mounted in about 15 minutes. My front deck has a small space to reach in to try and tighten the bolts and Im so happy I never have to do that again. These toggle bolts are a life saver…i believe I got the highest weighted rated ones I could find at aprox 800lbs I think. Could be wrong on that but get the heaviest rated ones and you’ll be good. I could look up the rating if you want me to? Just let me know. Maybe it was 200lbs lol. I’ll look.

@@fishingwithaustin8258 hey the ones I used I got off Amazon and each bolt is rated for 270lbs each. I used 6 bolts for my motor and its solid. Doesn’t move at all. Super easy to install and 100% worth it. Tight lines man.

Yeah all you have to do is buy the heaviest duty ones for like 20$ you have a mounted trolling motor! They’re solid, I lifted the bow of my boat up by my trolling motor bracket, happy this worked I’m happy to hear it

@@fishingwithaustin8258 I was replyin on my phone and didn't realize I was talkin to the dood who made the video. Bro you saved my arm and like half a day for me. Seriously, I've put on 3 different trolling motors on my boat and because the hole is so small to put my arm through my arm is wrecked every time I've changed my motor. Had this done in 15 minutes, told several other people about this and 2 of them have done the same thing. I've done a trolling motor review and will be posting it soon on my channel and I'll put a link in the description to your video. At the time I was reviewing my trolling motor I couldn't remember your channels name but I'll link to your video. Not that it will make a difference but I'm gonna give you credit cause this was life saving! Well at least arm saving. Thanks again.

Please let me know! Buy some gaskets to ensure water stays out

@@fishingwithaustin8258 Worked perfectly - genius👍 I actually had two round mounting plates that the gator mount fits onto. So I used the bolts for the mounting plates. It’s solid as a rock…

@@scottrogers5772 super happy to hear this worked for you.

Very good info! Thanks for letting me know it will be used next video

Hey Steve, I used the most heavy duty ones I could find at Lowe’s, I believe they were 1/4”? Just whatever fits those holes best

@@fishingwithaustin8258 Thanks for the reply my friend. Steve

All the way down snug then snap off

Since the very front is to close for them to penetrate we ended up sealing those, for the drill bit size I’m unsure we just used a standard Phillips head bit that fit the bolts nice and snug to ensure no slipping

@@fishingwithaustin8258 okay thanks! I was able to find a stainless toggle at Ace and that worked for 1 of them. I appreciate it!

@@limousinlover I’m happy this helped you! Thank you for watching the video

Compared to a 24 volt yes a 12 volt doesn’t last as long. Always buy according to the conditions you anticipate fishing, and then go above that a little bit. I have a 24 volt because I fish saltwater and inlets and it is plenty of power to hold my hot with spot lock. I recommend 24 volt, you’ll take on a little extra weight but your trolling motor will be more powerful and last longer. They also have 12/24 trolling motors where you can activate 24 volts as needed but run 12 volt when you don’t need 24 volt. You can run your batteries in a series and last as long as a 24 volt with a 12 volt. Pretty cool stuff!

How the prior owner originally mounted it

It has to so the shaft can clear the edge of the boat.

@@trentc6069 well it’s cleared the two years I’ve had it so that’s good lol

These are stainless steel, it says it on the pack.

I’m a bit confused could you reword exactly what you need me to answer please

I have a center console and im thinking to hide the wires but I have the same problem you have. I don't have access to the hall. I will like to have the battery in the center console with the othe ones but can't run cables through.

Thanks so much!

The best method I would go with is a rubber mat under the mount, if you don’t have one then I would silicone around the edges.

If they’re the standard ones from Lowe’s I’d say around 5”

Yeah I mean that’s your opinion, it isn’t an end all be all solution. My hull is composite with no wood, so yeah a terrible solution FOR YOU perhaps. Mine have lasted two years salt and fresh. Sorry to break it to you!

Also it isn’t plastic holding it, the plastic is just to line up and hold steady until you torque the steel bolt to the steel anchor you insert down in the hole, did you see it in the video?

Does not matter what kind of material it is. 😂

@@russelldevane5434 regardless mine have stood the test of time 🤪

​@Fishing With Austin Yep. Great solution to a big problem. Used them on mine and it worked perfect.