R & R Marine trolling motor slide

[Javelin 180]

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this product it looks like a well made slide plate. I just bought a new Ulterra and from what I've read since these electric steer trolling motors hang over the bow so much these slide brackets are supposed to be helpful from hitting the dock or bow roller on trailer just thought I would ask for some opinions on this thanks in advance.

[broharrell]

Yep, they will hit the roller sometimes. Seems to depend on angle of the ramp. Don't know about that bracket. I got the MKA - 47 for mine. Works well, as long as I remember to slide it back.

[t00lmanii]

I machined one out of aluminum that is similar to R&R's. I presently have a Maxxum but hope to soon get a Terrova. What it did allow me to do is continue to use the same boat cover without having to get it modified....cover was made to fit a small Motorguide 28.

[Dutch552]

My R&R mount is shipping from the factory in Texas today. I will let you know how the install goes on my Ranger 619. R&R is manufacturing their plate and selling it to Skeeter as a factory option on some of their boats. I had trouble sourcing one from local Skeeter dealers so I went straight to the source. Good feedback on them online.

I tried to find a MinnKota MKA-47, but they discontinued a great mounting bracket for some reason and I'm not paying $250 for one plus shipping from France (not many trolling motors being installed in Paris, apparently).

[cevans]

How much for the R & R?

[Javelin 180]

How much for the R & R?

. I got mine in last week and got it installed it was 136.00 to my door and I'm definitely glad I ordered it this is a very nice and heavy duty plate if your needing one I would definitely recommend the R & R.

[dbowling]

just exactly how does this get your trolling motor back in boat to keep from hitting bow roller or pontoon trailer stop..the end of the XI5 is curved downward about 4 inches how does bracket keep this bend from getting caught on side of boat? Anybody have pictures of one mounted on boat extended and retracted.. Wanting to put my XI5 on my pontoon but need a way to keep from hitting trailer when loading/unloading.

[Cane Pole]

Sometimes it pays to have a pondtoon.

I would attach a linear actuator to the slide and push a button. Call me lazy.

[Dutch552]

just exactly how does this get your trolling motor back in boat to keep from hitting bow roller or pontoon trailer stop..the end of the XI5 is curved downward about 4 inches how does bracket keep this bend from getting caught on side of boat? Anybody have pictures of one mounted on boat extended and retracted.. Wanting to put my XI5 on my pontoon but need a way to keep from hitting trailer when loading/unloading.

There are several photos of the xi5 mounted with the bracket on BBC. They would give you a good idea of what it would look like in the extended and retracted positions.

[dbowling]

thanks I went ahead and ordered the lift saver mount, like the way it works.. don't like the price much but it looks like it should work great for the pontoon.

There are several photos of the xi5 mounted with the bracket on BBC. They would give you a good idea of what it would look like in the extended and retracted positions.