Motorguide 20.8 Gator Mount

[LAURASDAD]

Hello,

I just purchased a new TM with the above base. Before this TM, I had a wireless model so this type is new to me.

When pulling the cord, it is fairly difficult to release the latch to deploy the unit. Is this normal? Should I "pop" it or a slow tug? Should it go up, or back? Any adivice or wisdom is appreciated. thanks

Larry

[ranger 361]

dad, the first thing i would try is the make sure that the mount is level. you must use a level to do this, at times when you tighten the mounting bolts you tighten one moer that the others. i know this i worked on trolling motors at shop, and many guys had the same trouble, i just took out the bolts and started from scrash . try this should help 361 ranger

[J Francho]

Did you thread the cord per the instructions? 9 outta 10 times, that's the issue.

[LAURASDAD]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't do the install. I had a very large factory authorized dealer/repair center install it. What do I look for to see if the cord is threaded properly? Not sure how it should be? thanks again

Larry

[J Francho]

Compare it to what's shown in the manual.

[Nice_Bass]

I know with that mount the pin does get stuck if i am running hard into the wind or current for long periods of time. Only happend to me twice, sprayed some lube on it and it is fine for now. When it did happen, just gave it a few knocks and it freed itself.

Missed the "deploy" part and thought you were talking retrive. sorry.

Edited March 28, 2012 by nice_Bass

[MichBassMan]

As I understand; your issue is when deploying your motor from the locked down position when you want to put it into the water. Uneven tightening this mount will cause it to bind every time. You can however trouble shoot it pretty easy to determine if thats the problem. When standing on the bow, instead of pulling up or back and your rope pull the rope down toward your deck. If the lock releases easier that way, then your mount is over tightened on one or more of your mounting bolts. Not all Bass Boat bows are created equal. An uneven mounting area can also cause this and will need some shimming under the bracket. With no mounting bolts tightened the mount should sit flat, no gaps under it, and it shouldn't rock when pressing lightly front or back. Sometimes just loostening one bolt at a time will show you the culprit area.