Build your own trolling motor help?

[flygoddess]

Sorry, but I am going to say it is a POOR design all together. I have seen them on lakes and as you say, the ends fold up. I have to think that is cause that is where all the air is with those enormous rockers.
I don't know what you paid for it, but I would seriously consider an upgrade in the future.
One more thing. You will need to slide the frame as far forward on the pontoons as you can to compensate for a battery and motor. and you will want the battery as close as you can to the back of your chair or the center of the boat.
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