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Mounting trolling motor....bolts?


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I removed my Minn Kota AT65 from the old Mckee Craft and I'm planning on moving it over to the Skeeter. Bass Pro and Cabelas have these "isolator bolts" that I guess are made for installing a trolling motor. Are these a good idea or simply a waste of money (they are like 20 bucks for 8 of them).  On my older boat I had to run long bolts with a nut all the way through because of the design of the hull and I haven't uncovered the winter wrap off the Skeeter to see what was used to mount the Motorguide that's on it now. Has anyone used these type of bolts? Anything I need to know? As usual thanks for any input.

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DO NOT USE THOSE TM ISOLATOR BOLTS!  I've testimonial after testimonial of those things either shearing off or pulling completely out if you hit something.  I nearly lost my MinnKota TM last fall when I hit a stump and 2 of the six bolts sheared off and 2 more pulled completely out.  You have been warned.  :)

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