NRS Raft Motor Mount
- We use our heavy-duty 1-5/8" OD 6061-T6 aluminum pipe to make the framework for the Motor Mount.
- The 18" wide transom plate is a piece of 2 x 8 wood/plastic composite decking material that will not rot or deteriorate when exposed to water and sun.
- We back the transom plate with two pieces of aluminum channel to increase the grip on the L-shaped pipe sections. Four oversize U-bolts hold the transom plate firmly in place.
- If you already have an NRS Stern Seat Mount, you can install your Motor Mount by removing the Seat Bar and seat and substituting the Motor Mount.
- If you do not have a Stern Seat Mount you will need a pair of NRS Stern Side Rails (item #1200 SR, sold separately) to link the Motor Mount to the rear Crossbar of your frame. We stock two sizes: the Small Stern Side Rail spans 32" and the Large 36". Measure the distance from the center of the rear crossbar to the center of the raft's rear tube. If you need a length other than 32" or 36", we will custom bend the size you need at no extra cost.
- In our experience, a 10-hp motor is generally as large a motor as most boaters use. Even a 3-hp motor will move a raft along at a pretty good clip.
- Always attach a safety rope or strap from your motor to the frame.
- Material: 1-5/8" 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum Frame Pipe
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Components:
- 2 - NRS Frame Pipes with LoPro Fittings
- 6 - U-bolts with nuts and washers
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Includes:
- 2x8 wood/plastic composite decking plank, 18" wide
- Note: The Raft Motor Mount needs item #1200 SR to attach to your main frame. These are sold separately.
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Comments about NRS Raft Motor Mount:
Great little motor mount. We just strapped it to the center frame to motor flat water on Cataract. Next time we'll probably incorporate it into the stern mount to avoid shifting of the frame. Highly recommended!
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Pros
- Good fit to NRS frame
- Reasonable price
Cons
- Tedious Adjustment
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Comments about NRS Raft Motor Mount:
I mounted this on a NRS Otter 13 raft w/ fishing frame, using a Nissian 4-stroke 6 Hp outboard. The adjustment period took some time, trial and error to get a good fit. I removed the rear seat and tilted the seat platform backward to be able to raise and lower the motor without difficulty. My wife and I use this setup for fishing large lakes during high runoff periods when drifting the rivers isn't productive.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about NRS Raft Motor Mount:
Great motor mount for your raft. It does have some adjustability issues with my outboard.
Pros
- Easy to adjust
- Price was decent
- Strong and light
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Comments about NRS Raft Motor Mount:
the only thing i would tweak is the bars need to extend a little further out past the raft stern so you can tip the motor up when not in use.
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Pros
- Add gas motor
- Add trolling motor
- Customizable
Cons
- Hard to use
- Tough to lift motor
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Raft Motor Mount:
The product itself is made of high quality materials which we would expect from NRS. I as well as a close friend believe it could be more user friendly. It is so close to the raft that you cannot bring up a trolling motor or gas motor giving it limited functionality. Fortunately I was able to customize it to use a 55lb thrust trolling motor to get me through flat water on local river or go up stream to free snagged lures when fishing
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Q:
what is the diameter of the tubing.Asked on 2/13/2013 by lendy from Whitefish, MT1 answer
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Outside diameter is 1 5/8".Answered on 2/13/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Does a long shank, or short shank motor work with this Mount? Can I email John, from answer #2 on previous question?Asked on 1/22/2013 by Krik from Boise, ID4 answers
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Long shank only if mounted on typical inflatableAnswered on 1/22/2013 by AnonymousA:
Long or short shank motor will depend on the kick or rocker of your boat. Usually the transom plate can adjust down to the mid-area of the back tube panel. You can measure from there.Answered on 1/22/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I use a 36" trolling motor with mine. I guess it will depend on your boat. There is some adjustment in moving the mounting board up and down on the frame, and rotating the mount on the rocket of the boat Best way to tell is inflate boat and measure, or get specs on your boat to determine rocker rise. If in doubt go longer on the shaft because you can usually adjust shaft length, depending on the motor.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 1/22/2013 by Anonymous
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I have a fishing frame from NRS. On it, I have a rear seat assembly. If I buy this motor mount, will it fit without having to take off the seat ? I just want to use it for a trolling motor. I'd like to mount it behind the seat, leaving the seat there. Can that be done ?Asked on 11/21/2012 by Bill from Nashville, TN.9 answers
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The sides of the seat may hit the lo-pros. but it wouldnt be hard to make risers for the seat. I could rig it and make it work no problem.
johnAnswered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousA:
Yes, if you have our rear seat bar the Motor Mount will fit. However, the seat is so close to the transom plate that you will have difficulty operating the motor. Email me, clyde@nrsweb.com and I'll send you a photo of a custom mount that you might like better.Answered on 11/24/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I have it attached along with the read seat. However it does make using the trolling motor a bit tricky as the seat can't be used and sometimes it is in the way of turning the motor- but it's what i do.
David Berkshire, L.Ac.Answered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I had the rear seat and fishing frame on my NRS 14 ft....tried the motor mount with a 5hp Honda, had to take off the seat...whole thing worked but just barely, a real lash up, tried my electric, too worked better but still had to leave off the seat to give the control handle swing room...Dave SylstraAnswered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Depends on your seat. I had to take mine off to use the tiller handle.
Also watch the horse power. Too much on a long shaft motor and it will tilt
the mount system down. I struggled with mine but was able to make it work
with some adjustments.
Hope that helps
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE PhoneAnswered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes, it should work for you. However, you need a way to connect the motor mount to your NRS frame. I have a stern frame for my boat in addition to my rowing frame. I use the two side rails. They attach to the cross piece at the back of your rowing frame and the cross piece provided with the motor mount. The side rails can be purchased from NRS, they are item number 1200SR.
Hope this helps.
John L. Lingard
Agency Owner
Allstate Insurance
E-mail: ****@***.***<mailto:****@***.***>Answered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes...however you might have to adjust the width of the rear seat frame mounts.Answered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The motor mount works great, take into consideration that depending on the
frame you have, you might need to buy a stern seat mount, and attach the
motor mount on it. Once you have your frame accessories mounted, find a
comfortable point where to place your seat, because of the motor tiller you
most likely will not be able to place the seat right in front of the motor
but to side in order to be able to stir the raft.Answered on 11/21/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Bill,
I am also an owner of the NRS fishing frame and motor mount. If your rear seat attaches to the cross bar it is possible that you could use this motor mount. The rear seat cross bar on my frame has a plate welded to it to mount the seat on, so I just had to trade out the cross bars. I have the motor mount and no longer use it, used it about 3x. Works fine, but the power on the raft wasn't what I was looking for. It is in perfect condition and I would be willing to sell and ship it to you for less than a new one if you are interested.
John
Boise, IdahoAnswered on 11/22/2012 by Anonymous
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The u-blots that are used for this mount are not the standard ones you have for sale and they are also longer than the over sized ones listed. I have this motor mount but would like to purchase some of the same sized u-bolts used in this application. Do you offer them for sale as a separate item?Asked on 9/3/2012 by Keith from Hilliard, OH1 answer
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Item is 1215.5 our Oversized U-Bolt, you can find online just select the Oversized U-Bolt on the drop down when adding to your cart.Answered on 9/3/2012 by Pam from NRS
