recessed foot control on trolling motor

[ccole1911]

Just wondering what is a good manufacture to go with on the recessed foot control on the trolling motor. Do you go with plastic or medal?

and where is the best deal out there. there kinda expensive.

thanks guys

[basscat73]

You could go with a pro-control model, which is $80.

[jdw174]

www.comfortroll.com

[cart7t]

I have the Pro Control. It's plastic but very sturdy and easy to install.

http://www.polyfabplastics.com/procontrols.htm

[R520dvx]

Comfortroll  !!!!!!

[ccole1911]

thanks guys for the info. i ordered the comfortroll hopefully they ship quick i am excited to put it in.

The only thing i am worried about is the cross member in the deck support other than that it looks pretty easy. ;D 8-)

[cart7t]

The best suggestion for mounting is to remove as many access plates/coverplates as you can up front and use a wire coat hanger to probe around and try and feel for what type of access you'll have.  It's possible they've shot the whole front end up with foam but regardless.

I used a Sawzall to cut mine.  I cut the excess foam out with a large knife.

Before cutting, muster the courage by drinking around 3 beers.   ;D

[ccole1911]

thanks cart7 for info. i have no foam but there is a T like floor support that you have to cut right in the middle of the floor. Hope the drain isn't in that floor support. will take you up on the three beer helper. ;D ;D

[jdw174]

might I suggest you contact the factory where the boat was made and ask their opinion about mounting your Comfortroll?  Could save you a lot of trouble down the road

[cart7t]

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thanks cart7 for info. i have no foam but there is a T like floor support that you have to cut right in the middle of the floor. Hope the drain isn't in that floor support. will take you up on the three beer helper. ;D ;D

I didn't have any longitudinal floor supports up front but I did have a pair of stringers come to a V which also included floor support at the very front.  I haven't noticed a difference in floor strength since cutting but it really doesn't matter since I'm doing a complete redeck of of my boat this summer.  I'll address that issue when I do that.