i know this isn't a good site to discuss striped bass. but what the heck ,i got to know .
Ray are you serious about the useing night walkers. do you fish them off of a three way rig near the bottom?
i have been meaning to try the hudson.
Bob,i have a 19' Sea Nymph with the same minkota trolling motor.I use it on the niagra river.
how i did mine was first remove the rail then remove the front dock tye.i mounted on a angle a2x6 useing the 4 holes used for tye up.i then mounted my trolling motor to the 2x6. i also use a C clamp on opposite end of motor just for stababilty when thrusting motor.i also have a foot peddle up front.
i use a battery up front with quick disconnect to battery.i put battery on charge every night.
this is a cheap way to go for i only use it in winter on the riveri hope this helps you out
iceman, i'm with you and had trouble with the junk paint and the spoon bending and i don't forget.the company did not want to make good for the cheap paint job,allthough it had been a productive spoon.