Had a little accident that wasn't COMPLETELY my fault. A few weeks ago I bumped a sand bar with my trolling motor causing the friggen lag bolts that someone used to attach it, to pull out. After attaining some stainless hardware I reattached it a little too far back. Now it won't lock in place. I figured since I have to take it off again, I'd put a plate on it so I can remove the motor. Then I thought, if I can remove it, someone else could too. So, those of you with an opinion, what do you think of the mounting plate?