TM foot pedal recess

[Scotty58]

I am upgrading from a Motorguide Pro Series 75 to a Motorguide Tour Pro. Was wondering if there is a huge difference in foot pedal size? I have a foot pedal recess already in my boat that came from the factory. Its carpeted over so if I have to enlarge the recess I'm going to have to pull up tge carpet. Never done that and didn't know how big of a deal it is.

[NoShoes]

Why would you have to pull carpet?  If you need a bigger tray take out your current tray, mark your pattern, and cut the carpet while cutting the deck. 

[Jig Man]

If you have to pull the carpet, lacquer thinner should loosen the glue so you can take it back then replace it when you are ready.

[Scotty58]

The carpet is laid over my current foot pedal recess tray. I wasn't sure if I needed to pull the carpet up to remove the current tray and cut the hole for the new one?

[lo n slo]

you shouldn’t have to pull up your carpet. you should get a paper template with your new recess tray. simply trace it out and use a razor knife to remove only the desired piece of carpet, drill holes at the corners and a jig saw or multi tool to cut out the decking and old recess tray. piece of cake. some decent youtubes out there too.