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Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« on: March 15, 2015, 10:44:05 PM »
Here's a question for any of you who have installed a recessed trolling motor pedal tray in the front deck of your boat.

I know there are many different brands out there, and I also know that the trays are of varying quality.

And lastly, I know that some are plastic, some are metal and maybe there are some made of other materials.

What should I look for when buying one to install in my boat in the near future? Is metal better than plastic? Is there a brand that stands out with regard to quality? Which one do you prefer and why?
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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2015, 10:11:35 AM »
When I had my Champ, I went with the Trollwell since it was fiberglass and I could get it to match my boat color.
My father is wanting me to put one in the Ranger Cherokee, and I think I will go with an aluminum one for that, not sure which yet.
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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2015, 11:23:35 AM »
When I had my Champ, I went with the Trollwell since it was fiberglass and I could get it to match my boat color.
My father is wanting me to put one in the Ranger Cherokee, and I think I will go with an aluminum one for that, not sure which yet.

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2015, 01:20:58 PM »
Metal!

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2015, 01:28:25 PM »
Metal!

@Bullet3119 I was leaning toward metal. Can you tell me why you prefer metal trays, and maybe give me a brand name? Thanks!

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2015, 01:36:06 PM »
Mike Hill @ unique boat products. He can powdercoat it whatever color you want. Won't fade or crack. I guess it's all personal preference, it's just a better quality in my opinion.

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2015, 06:17:13 PM »
Curt I've had mine so long that I don't remember which it was.  I do know I had to specify that it fit a MG instead of an MK.  It is one of the best additions that I have ever made to a boat.  I didn't have the cojones to cut the deck on my Champ so I hired it out.
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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2015, 08:17:56 PM »
Thanks @Jig Man  (y)

Cutting that hole will probably cause me some anxious moments LOL  (giggle)

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2015, 09:10:08 PM »
I went with the EZ-Troll tray for my boat.
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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2015, 10:12:30 PM »
I bought mine through amazon, it's a rod saver and it's all metal. It's a real good tray.
I believe it's called a rod saver flat foot.

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2016, 08:58:07 AM »
Since we have added some new members since I originally posted this, can I get some more feedback on this question?

I wasn't able to get this mod done last year, so I'm hoping to make it happen this year now. Any and all feedback is appreciated  :nod:

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2016, 09:31:31 AM »
I went with metal unit since I am NOT a lightweight.  ::) Kind of a no-name but well made with adequate flange and number of screw holes. Think it cost me like $57 plus shipping.

A couple of hints: Be very sure of where you want to cut that hole - got mine a little close to the seat post but it's tolerable. Plus, I can always fire up the welder and make a custom setback adapter for the 3/4" pin mount.  (shrug)

Secondly, do your best to figure out how much deck thickness you're going to be cutting thru... Took me 3 different tries with 3 different saws before I was finally thru the 3+" deck.  (fp) And then I still couldn't figure why it was presenting such a challenge to get that plug out of the deck. After much blue air being generated on my part and getting the first chunk pried out with a gorilla bar after cutting the chunk into multiple portions, I found that the flotation foam filling the nose was literally gluing the plug in.  (whew)

Crazy - but has really went towards giving my back a break from the Capt Morgan pose.... :thumbup:

One upshot was I did this in conjunction with the re-carpet job so I cut the hole after removing old and prior to putting in new carpet. Do something to seal up the cut in the deck wood before installing the tray. I just applied copious amount of carpet glue before wrapping the new carpet down the cut and then installing the tray.
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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2016, 11:17:47 AM »
@Nightmare Thanks for all the info. Truly appreciated!

My G3 has aluminum decks, so thickness shouldn't be an issue when it comes to cutting through it.

Also, I never use my seat and pole. I find that it gets in the way more than anything. But I will definitely keep the position of the seat in mind when cutting the hole, just in case I use the seat and pole in the future, or if I happen to sell the boat at some point.

Do you happen to remember where you bought yours and how long ago it was? Everything I've looked at so far has been in the $129 - $150 range, which I think is a but much for something that's either stamped or injection molded.  (fp)

Thanks in advance  :thumbup:

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2016, 05:15:13 PM »
http://www.wholesalemarine.com/recessed-trolling-motor-pedal-pan.html

Must have been a dyslexic moment.... $74, not $47. Still a good price.  (shrug)

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Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Tray
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2016, 07:26:32 PM »
My Gambler came with one already built in from the factory. Whatever brand you go with its well worth it!  No more Capt. Morgan. My old Ranger did not have one and it was a back and legs killer. Shoulda put one in it. Your lower body will thank you!
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