I am restoring an old 15-foot fiberglass trihull and I want to mount a trolling motor on the bow.  I am probably going to get a transom mount motor to do this because a really nice foot controlled motor would probably be worth more than the boat.  The bow of the boat is to thick to get the transom mount bracket to fit the way that it would if it were mounted on the transom.  What are some creative ways that you guys have mounted this type of motor to the bow of a boat?

Make a bracket that goes over the the gunnel and bolts to it.  Have a vertical piece stick off to the side of the boat that the motor attaches to.  Loosen the bolt holding the TM shaft and spin it around so it is a bow mount.  Make sure you get a long shaft.  It takes more length than many would think.  I know this sounds kinda vague, but it is the best I can do at the moment.