sbry
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- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2016
- Boat Model
- FSH
- Boat Length
- 19
Really struggled with an install of a Minn Kota Terrova on my 2016 FSH 190. I’m using the factory mount with the MK quick release bracket. Hoping someone here can share some wisdom with me.
We got the mount securely fastened on the bow with just enough clearance that the shaft should be clear of the rubrail. I also added an additional 2 bolts to help distribute the weight and hold more securely. I might have this installed incorrectly, but it seems like there’s no way this mount can hold the weight of the Terrova over time - there’s way too much flex, and feels like it’ll snap in half the first time the boat bounces over a wake. Based on the design of the mount, you would intuitively think those angles at the end of the mount should sit snug against the bow, but the shapes don’t fit well and I think it would just cause a ton of rub. When we added the motor onto the mount, it probably drops 3mm just with the weight. I’m using the factory bolts, with a rubber washer between the mount and fiberglass, with a washer and nylock underneath. I’m tempted to go to a metal shop and have a longer mount made out of thicker metal. Or am I just mounting this like an idiot?
Secondly, I’m wondering if I have too long a shaft for this boat. This is the 60” shaft. Admittedly, I did not measure myself, but saw that several others with the 190 had posted about using the 60” and it being a good fit. I feel like the head of the motor sits very high when deployed and might get in the way.
Not a successful start to this project! I am totally lost (and humbled) and would greatly appreciate any advice or comments!
We got the mount securely fastened on the bow with just enough clearance that the shaft should be clear of the rubrail. I also added an additional 2 bolts to help distribute the weight and hold more securely. I might have this installed incorrectly, but it seems like there’s no way this mount can hold the weight of the Terrova over time - there’s way too much flex, and feels like it’ll snap in half the first time the boat bounces over a wake. Based on the design of the mount, you would intuitively think those angles at the end of the mount should sit snug against the bow, but the shapes don’t fit well and I think it would just cause a ton of rub. When we added the motor onto the mount, it probably drops 3mm just with the weight. I’m using the factory bolts, with a rubber washer between the mount and fiberglass, with a washer and nylock underneath. I’m tempted to go to a metal shop and have a longer mount made out of thicker metal. Or am I just mounting this like an idiot?
Secondly, I’m wondering if I have too long a shaft for this boat. This is the 60” shaft. Admittedly, I did not measure myself, but saw that several others with the 190 had posted about using the 60” and it being a good fit. I feel like the head of the motor sits very high when deployed and might get in the way.
Not a successful start to this project! I am totally lost (and humbled) and would greatly appreciate any advice or comments!
