Abstract: A mounting system for an inflatable boat of the type having opposed first and second tubular gunwale sections extending from a tubular U-shaped stern section including a band horizontally positionable on a rearward surface of the U-shaped stern, a first strap that encircles the first gunwale section and secured to the band adjacent one end thereof, a second strap that encircles the second gunwale section and secured to the band adjacent the other end thereof, a bracket secured to the band at the boat stern and receiving a battery therein, a submersible motor having a horizontal propeller shaft rotatably extending therefrom to which is affixed a propeller, the motor being positioned beneath and supported by the bracket, and a motor control supported to a gunwale section of the boat and electrically interposed between the battery and the motor.