Komos and others

**justfishin2** · 12-18-2014, 05:03 PM

You are good at mods! I can get it done...eventually. I usually just modify my first version and "get by", but this inspires me. Now I can build it right the first time and tell everyone that it was all your idea.
I read somewhere-tinboats, maybe- that several had lost their tm's because of sliding brackets failing. Bet this one won't. 9 more working days and I'll have all the time I want for projects like this! I've already ripped off my old front deck and really wanted your info before I decided exactly how I was going to go back with that build. Thanks for sharing with all of us, Gene.

**wilbur** · 12-18-2014, 05:18 PM

What is the purpose of the sliding bracket? Curious minds wanna know/

**justfishin2** · 12-18-2014, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by wilbur

What is the purpose of the sliding bracket? Curious minds wanna know/

For me, anyway, my boat has a tendency to drop quickly when unloading if the ramp is a little steep. The Xi-5 sticks over the front quite a bit, and by sliding the tm back past the very front of the bow there is no chance for it to hit the front roller as the boat comes off the trailer. This bracket also lets you easily remove the tm to prevent theft or to make storage easier.

**kosmo** · 12-18-2014, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by justfishin2

For me, anyway, my boat has a tendency to drop quickly when unloading if the ramp is a little steep. The Xi-5 sticks over the front quite a bit, and by sliding the tm back past the very front of the bow there is no chance for it to hit the front roller as the boat comes off the trailer. This bracket also lets you easily remove the tm to prevent theft or to make storage easier.

+1

**genec** · 12-18-2014, 05:54 PM

GUYS THANKS, THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT CRAPPIE.COM GUYS MOST ON HERE ARE WILLING TO HELP AND SHARE IN A WORLD THAT'S ALL FOR SELF,AGAIN THANKS TO YOU GUYS FOR YOUR WAYS TO INSPIRE EACH OTHER,GOD BLESS,AND I THANK SLAB FOR STARTING AND SHARRING THIS SITE

**wilbur** · 12-18-2014, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by justfishin2

For me, anyway, my boat has a tendency to drop quickly when unloading if the ramp is a little steep. The Xi-5 sticks over the front quite a bit, and by sliding the tm back past the very front of the bow there is no chance for it to hit the front roller as the boat comes off the trailer. This bracket also lets you easily remove the tm to prevent theft or to make storage easier.

Thank you Sir.

**Cane Pole** · 12-20-2014, 07:02 PM

Good use of the old noggin' Gene. I like piddling.

**kosmo** · 02-10-2015, 01:27 PM

Thanks for your help gene, with the diagram and pictures of your xi5 slide mount.ive got my slide mount installed now.i used your slide mount ideal, and tweaked it for my needs.thanks again!!!!![URL=http://s826.photobucket.com/user/kosmo012/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150210_104849_zpsitqyycct.jpg.html]

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I couldn't mount it were the base plate would set the way that I would have liked because head of the trolling motor wouldn't be inside of the boat, so I had to cheat the base plate around to keep the trolling motor head inside the boat.I didn't want to take a chance with it hitting on the dock.

**vic n** · 02-10-2015, 04:15 PM

Nice job Kosmo!!

**genec** · 02-10-2015, 04:38 PM

LOOKS GOOD KOMOS, AND BOAT TOO

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