make a rudder for that small boat

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Richard

Discussion Starter · Nov 22, 2006

take the clamp on mount for an old trolling motor{ just saw 2 on ebay} cut off a wood oar take the belt sander to it till it fits the hole drill a smal hole in the back of the housing to secure the oar to the trolling motor bracket..
u can tilt it up out of the way, make the paddle as long as u want.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...RK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=300050493858&rd=1,1
this is the one i was looking at
hope it helps

later
rich

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joe

· #2 · Nov 22, 2006

That is so awesome. I have an old trolling motor at the house. I am going to try it this weekend. How long of a paddle did you use or recommend?
-Joe

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Richard

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 22, 2006

i have not tried this yet just in the thinking stage.but it seems to be the simplest way to do it.i would say the paddle would need to be at least 12 " below the water line .if u make it a little longer and use the tilt on the bracket u should be able to find the right lenght for ur fishin style
let me know how it works for u
later
rich

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