Aluminium Motor Mount

Turn your canoe into a go-anywhere fishing or touring platform with the Silverbirch Aluminium Motor Mount. Built to carry an electric trolling motor securely across your gunwales, it's a simple, no-drill way to add power to your paddling — without permanently modifying your hull.

At a glance

• Designed for electric trolling motors
• Clamp-on fitting — no drilling or permanent modification needed
• Adjustable clamp design, so it isn't limited to one hull shape
• Supplied complete with mounting knobs and hardware
• Solid wood mounting block for the motor clamp to bite into
• Aluminium crossbar for a strong, corrosion-resistant frame
  
  

Built for a Secure, No-Drill Fit

The mount's aluminium crossbar spans your canoe's gunwales, held in place by a pair of clamp knobs that tighten directly onto the hull. Because it clamps rather than bolts on, you can fit it, remove it, or reposition it without putting a single hole in your canoe — handy if you only run a motor occasionally, or want to move the mount between boats.

At one end of the crossbar sits a solid wood mounting block, which is where your trolling motor's own clamp attaches. Wood is the traditional choice for this job because it grips a motor clamp firmly without the risk of the motor slipping or marking the mount the way bare metal can.

Adjustable — and Not Just for Silverbirch Canoes

While this mount is designed and sold as a Silverbirch canoe accessory, its adjustable clamp fitting means it isn't locked to one specific model or brand. If you're paddling a different make of canoe with a compatible gunwale profile, this mount can still be a practical option — making it a versatile pick whether you're kitting out a Silverbirch, Hou Canoe, Wenonah Canoe or another canoe in your fleet.

What's Included

• Aluminium motor mount crossbar with wood mounting block
• Mounting knobs
• Fitting hardware

Everything you should need is in the box — no separate hardware purchase required.

Why Paddlers Choose This Mount

• Effortless power upgrade — add an electric trolling motor to your canoe without cutting, drilling, or permanent modification
• Fit it yourself — clamp-on design means no specialist tools or professional installation
• Flexible positioning — the adjustable clamps let you fit the mount to suit your canoe and how you like to paddle
• Built to last on the water — aluminium construction resists corrosion in fresh and salt water alike

Keeping Paddling Accessible

Pairing a motor mount with an electric trolling motor isn't just about convenience — it's what makes getting out on the water possible for paddlers who can't rely on paddling power alone, whether that's due to fitness, mobility, energy limits, or simply covering more distance than they can comfortably paddle. A simple clamp-on mount like this is a straightforward way to keep canoeing accessible to more people.

Care & Fitting Tips

• Check clamp fit before setting off, and re-check tightness periodically during use — clamp connections can work loose with vibration from the motor
• Store the mount somewhere dry when not in use to keep hardware free of corrosion
• Because the fit is adjustable, take a moment to position the mount for the best balance before locking it down fully

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this motor mount fit my canoe if it isn't a Silverbirch? 
Its adjustable clamp fitting is designed to accommodate more than one hull shape, so it can suit other canoes as well as the Silverbirch range — if you are unsure, feel free to ask us at sales@norfolkwatersports.co.uk or give us a call 01953 455265 

Does this mount work with electric trolling motors? 
Yes — it's built specifically for electric trolling motors.

Do I need to drill my canoe to fit this mount? 
No. It's a clamp-on design that fits over the gunwales, so no drilling or permanent modification is required.

What's included in the box? 
The mount comes complete with its aluminium crossbar and wood mounting block, mounting knobs, and fitting hardware.

What is the mounting block made from? 
A solid wood block, used to give the motor's own clamp a secure, non-slip grip.