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trolling motor attachment

N_Childers

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Registered: Jul 05, 2009

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Posted: Jul 05, 2009 - 06:24 PM

I sail in a small lake - tight through the marina. I would feel much better if I could take my Hobie 18 to open water with a trolling motor before raising the main. Same for back in. The 2007 Hobie catalog has part 3179 which is a bracket for the battery and trolling motor bracket, however, the 2009 does not. Any ideas on where to get one or other options.
HULLFLYER

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Posted: Jul 06, 2009 - 07:10 AM

I think you are refering to a "cheata motor mount" not sure of the spelling. Do a search and I am sure it will come up. Try and find a used one as they are quite expensive. Be sure that you get one for a H18 as they are different for some boats.
N_Childers

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Posted: Jul 06, 2009 - 03:10 PM

Thanks! I did a search and found several hits on the cheata mount. Looks good - haven't found used one yet. The one I mentioned earlier was a combination battery/trolling motor mount which mounted right below the tramp under the mast.