Rebellious Trolling Motor Foot Control

[rkola]

I finally had a chance to take my new (to me) boat out for some fishing, after several outings to just "get the feel" for things. I've got a Motor Guide 46 lb thrust bow mount trolling motor with a foot control. I found that it was very difficult to keep the control from scooting around the front casting deck, since there is quite a bit of tension from the cable bundle. Seems the cable wants to move the pedal towards the front of the boat, out of reach of my pedestal seat. Since we use the boat for pleasure cruising as well as fishing, and often have the front cushion in place, I'd like to avoid fastening the pedal permanently to the deck.

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and what solution you may have come implemented.

Ron

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by rkola

I finally had a chance to take my new (to me) boat out for some fishing, after several outings to just "get the feel" for things. I've got a Motor Guide 46 lb thrust bow mount trolling motor with a foot control. I found that it was very difficult to keep the control from scooting around the front casting deck, since there is quite a bit of tension from the cable bundle. Seems the cable wants to move the pedal towards the front of the boat, out of reach of my pedestal seat. Since we use the boat for pleasure cruising as well as fishing, and often have the front cushion in place, I'd like to avoid fastening the pedal permanently to the deck.

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and what solution you may have come implemented.

Ron

Ron,
I had the same thing. What I did was mount a block of wood to the underside and glue some non-skidding material (it is actually designed to be used in your kitchen drawers to keep utensils from sliding around when you open and close them) to the bottom. It still wants to scoot but not nearly as much as before. I thought about adding some weight to it via some lead shot but haven't as of yet.

I hope this helps.

[Davekfl]

Ron
Motor Guide makes a metal plate that is the exact footprint of the foot control. It attaches to the bottom with screws. It helps with keeping the foot control stable and in one spot. I bought it for mine and is available at any large Motor Guide repair center. Hope it helps.
Dave K ( Sarasota, Florida)