Mounting Helix 10 on Bow using Balzout mount

My suggestion would be wellnuts. These are kind of like the things used to mount a trolling motor on the bow, just smaller. You drill a hole for each bolt, push the well nut in and now you have a threaded insert ready for a bolt without having to reach under to through-bolt. Other approach is to cut a hole under the TM foot control, so that you can reach under through that to do the through-bolts, then you put a cover over the hole you just cut and you are set. BCB does this at the factory if they need access.I have also had success repairing stripped out holes by going to home depot and buying some of those plastic inserts you use to mount things on a drywall. Push em into the holes you drill, then a proper-sized sheet metal screw will thread in, expand the plug, and lock everything in place.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200

I have used the plastic drywall anchors in the past when my windshield mounting holes stripped out. They work great for a couple of months, but eventually wear our. The plastic just isnt robust enough for the long term IMO. For a windshield that needs regular tightening anyway, it was acceptable.

I just installed one on the bow in place of my ram mount. I just pre drilled the holes and screwed into the fiberglass. Before I put the screws in I put silicone on the threads and a good bit under the base of the mount itself. It is solid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I believe BCB cuts an access under the trolling motor pedal and uses a cover like the one they used when installing a passenger console. That would allow you to use nylock nuts and fender washers or a backing plate. As little “give” as that mount has – the leverage and shock loads from a large unit are bound to stress the fiberglass. JMHO. As much as I hate the idea of laying down a unit on the deck before runs with a RAM – at least you arent stressing the fiberglass. A Ballzout is designed to not give and the stresses have to go somewhere…….

Always Always Always use bolts with fender washers and locking nuts. The Ballzout is a rigid style mounts which puts a lot of stress on the fiberglass. The access hole is supper easy to install. If you can predrill a screw hole, you can use a hole saw. p.s. Put a dab of silicone on the fender washers. This way you can stick them, then put the lock nut on.