Modular bracket system for engine mounted trolling motors and the like

[0041]To provide the adaptability of different thrust trolling motors in an engine mount (EM) configuration, the modular bracket of the present invention utilizes a common mounting bracket with interchangeable elements. As such, the single modular mounting bracket of the present invention may accommodate different sized trolling motors in each of a single, double, or even triple trolling motor configuration. Additionally, in the double and triple trolling motor configuration, there is no requirement that the trolling motors be of the same size.

[0042]Turning now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like elements, there is illustrated in FIG. 1, one embodiment of a modular EM trolling motor bracket configured for single trolling motor applications. The modular bracket of the present invention 100 includes a lower mounting EM bracket 102 that may be secured to the cavitation plate of the vessel's outboard or I / O engine in a conventional fashion utilizing fasteners, e.g. bolts