FSH 252/255 Trolling Motor Project

[Scott N]

Thank for the great feedback!

 

[Scott N]

I’m a bit confused on the mounting bracket. Do I need a quick release from Minn Kota and the Shuttleslide quick release and bracket?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I just re read the posts again and it looks like you need both. The MG quick release plate attaches to the shuttle slide, and the shuttle slide attaches to the boat. @Zackdadams will have to comment for specifics.

On another note, after re reading all the posts I didn’t see any mention of a shunt to measure how much power is being consumed while the trolling motor is in use, i te read fast so I may have missed it. I installed a Victron energy Bluetooth shunt that shows; battery voltage, instantaneous amperage being used, Ah used, KWh used, SOC or state of charge, and it can measure a second batteries’ voltage only. This second battery voltage measurement is labeled start battery, obviously you can measure whatever battery you want with it, or this port can be used to measure temperature.

There is a free app you put on your phone, pad or tablet to read the aforementioned. Without this device or one like it knowing the SOC of the battery is purely guess wok. These little jewels are about $135.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0856PHNLX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Victron also makes a dash mount version.

https://www.amazon.com/Victron-BMV-712-Battery-Monitor-Black/dp/B084M2XYK4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=P8LIJOFFPKL&keywords=victron%2Benergy%2Bbmv-712%2Bsmart%2Bbattery%2Bmonitor&qid=1671110686&s=electronics&sprefix=Victron%2Celectronics%2C178&sr=1-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

 

[Scott N]

I’m a bit confused on the mounting bracket. Do I need a quick release from Minn Kota and the Shuttleslide quick release and bracket?

Replying to my own post. I did find a couple of older posts that helped, then I called ShuttleSlide to confirm. I was quite confused about the whole thing, but I now understand that for the 255 FSH we need both the quick release from the TM vendor (Minn Kota RT-54 in my case) and the ShuttleSlide sliding quick release mount to work. She also clarified that we need the longer 6” mounting bracket to get the reach that we need on the 255, so I am super glad that I called.

 

[Zackdadams]

Everything I installed should be listed.
Shuttleslide SS-7-UHD with BMAP-RE Plate, and Trolling Motor Quick Release Mount.

I didn't install a shunt, but it's a good idea.
I have a bluetooth one installed on my solar cargo trailer, and it's helpful.

 

[deputyjrp55]

Hey, does anyone have the measurement from trolling motor mount to waterline.... ?