loose top cap how to fix

ronwolf · Post by **ronwolf** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:29 pm

due to some pounding on the delta i found that my top cap came loose right under the trolling motor. everytime i hit the trolling motor it tries to lift up. how to fix this problem i only have 2 and half weeks before the clearlake trip. any tips and/or info is appriciated thanks. ronwolf

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:39 am

Ron, is are u taling about the part that screws into the bow...if so maybe the srew inserts came loose and just need to be replaced. last time i installed a new trolling motor bought them at fishermans warehouse.....jack

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:40 am

Ron, is are u taling about the part that screws into the bow...if so maybe the srew inserts came loose and just need to be replaced. last time i installed a new trolling motor bought them at fishermans warehouse.....jack

ronwolf · Post by **ronwolf** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:48 pm

no jack im talking about the whole front end. the trolling motor is tight but the top piece that the trolling motor sitts on. its loose right at the rub rail. if i pick up on the trolling motor. it seperates right at the rub rail. thanks

fishercurtis · Post by **fishercurtis** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:04 pm

I have had problems with my trolling motor and taken it over to the Hook and Gene has fixed me up real fast. I don't know if you are near oakley but it would be worth the trip. He also has every part imaginable on site.
Curtis

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:42 pm

That is held by rivets through the rub rail.

I suggest taking the rope our center piece out of your rub rail andre riveting or screwing the top cap back through the rub rail between the existing holes that are now broken.

Use stainless steel screws or aluminum rivets to secure. make sure you apply new silicone around te seam at the bottom after you secure and you should be fine.

My first bass boat was a 1987 Skeeter Starfire that eveloped the same problem. I fixed it exactly the same way, ran it for four more years after and never had another problem after that.

DanO