Minn Kota MKA-21 Quick Release Bracket for Trolling Motors

First off I rated the install 4 stars because depending on your boat it can be very difficult and require some modification to your boat. I have a Tracker Pro 170 and where this had to mount was virtually impossible with the size hole tracker made to mount anything on the bow. So I had to make the hole bigger without hurting the integrity of the boat. Anyway as for the mount, it is really sturdy and definitely makes it so nice to remove the motor when storing the boat and putting the cover on. The directions were very clear and easy to understand. I used shorter bolts for the pad that mounts to the boat because of the difficulty of trying to reach the forward most bolt, I didn't have the time or patience to be ratcheting for 15 minutes. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT DRIVER!!! I state this because I am really good with tools, however when using this tool to speed up your process, it overheats the ny-lock nut to a point that it won't go on or come off. I had to purposely break the bolt. Thankfully I had spares from my new trolling motor install package. As many have reviewed I too had to drill the holes a little for the u-handle to pass completely through. Maybe a suggestion would be to have them slightly larger to begin with since tightening the pad to the bow throws it of just a tad. So far great product, took the boat out recently and no issues. Time will tell on durability. I live in Az. so the heat is always a killer to everything. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Worked great with 80lb Terrova. Fit is tight with no movement at all. Installation wasn't too bad, once I had the motor mounted, I used tape to mark the location on the bow, then used the template, which is actually printed on the inside of the box. My only complaint would be the lack of security this mount provides. Only a small pad lock will fit on the provided pin. But I guess locks only keep honest people honest. All in all I am very glad I went this way instead of mounting straight to the boat. EDIT: Had an issue. Hit a submerged tree branch with trolling motor, my fault. The issue is, because all the torque and forces on the motor mount are concentrated on that small block that is bolted to boat instead of being spread across the entire motor, it cracked the aluminum bow plate in 4 places. I'm not blaming Minn Kota, just wanted to share what happened.

The MK21 is a great product, it allows me to remove my Terrova and store it safely out of the weather and away from possible theft while my boat is not in use. The only drawback is the somewhat flimsy locking handle. I haven’t had it break yet, but I carry a spare just in case. I also replaced the useless cotter pin with a stainless steel quick pin attached to the motor base with a lanyard. But overall it’s so good that I purchased a second bracket and adapted it to store the motor so it hangs on the wall in the garage when not in use. It’s neat, clean, and keeps the motor from having to stand in a corner or laying on the floor. I had to make some adjustments during the initial installation to accommodate the available space on my front deck, but other than that it’s a really nice product that pays for itself in no time.

I like this mount. It arrived without the hardware pack so I called Minnkota and they were nice enough to send me the hardware for free. I mounted this on my Lowe FS175. The puck is mounted very close to the edge of the bow (within one inch and I had to purchase 2 screws longer than the 3 inch ones provided. I also had to shim 2 rubber washers in each front hole and one in each rear hole because of an adjacent screw head that would have made the motor mount fit uneven. I did apply wd40 to the holes through which the locking mechanism slides and everything slides well. The motor unit has slight movement on the rubber washers but appears solid enough. The rest of the mounting was very simple. The hole for the padlock was large enough for an adequate padlock. I did not use the template. Just drilled 1/4 inch holes right through the puck holes and then ran a 17/64 bit through those holes. Really looking forward to first use.

Fits and works great and very stable for bow mount for trolling motor. Husband loves it!

Easy to install, hold securely and super convenient to remove the motor.

Works great and it saves the cover. I really like being able to put it in the boat when it’s parked so it can’t get bumped or damaged. I don’t spoil myself too much, but this is one that makes me smile every time I use it.

Muy buen producto

As advertised. Shipping was quick. Installation was very easy. I needed a quick disconnect for my 80lbs Thrust Terrova and this worked great. One bar to pull out and the motor is off.

Parfait

Toppen, orginal

Works perfectly with my Terrova. Allows me to remove the motor when not in use so it can be kept safe.

Produto original Minn Kotta , valeu a pena esperar , atrasou cerca de 10 dias … porém o produto é confiável e original .