LS: I have a small sled and have mounted a bow mount just off center. I do not know the shape of the front of your boat...ie a sharp v or?. On my boat, the motor shaft drops to the center when lowered but when not in use it is out of the way. I have a roller mount in the center. I place the anchor in the boat when using the motor. I also installed one of the plates minn kota has to facilitate removing the trolling motor when I do not need it.

Giz...