The quick release bracket serves 2 purposes. First you can quickly remove the trolling motor if your storing your boat outside either at a hotel if your traveling or if you store it outside at home (Theft). Secondly, And the reason I have it, sometimes when launching the boat on a shallow ramp the boat drops a little and the trolling motor can hit the front guide of the trailer. with this specific quick release bracket you can push it back when launching in shallow water and then push it back into position when your done. IMO it also make the install easier too, installing a bracket instead of a heavy trolling motor.
Google spring loaded plunger! It’ll pull release but keep tension on plunger through the hole in base. You’ll pull to slide instead of unscrewing knob screw.
That sounds like a really good idea. I currently have a floating keychain in the screw, which isn't ideal, not to mention a spring loaded release would be quick. But I'm having trouble picturing how it would work? The threads are currently on the inner bracket. The outer bracket is just a hole the screw goes threw. If you tapped a new hole, I wonder if just the plunger would be tight enough to keep it from rattling? The screw tightens it up as well as keeps it in place. curious what your thoughts are?
I have a minn Kota edge 45lb thrust jus like this one but hand controlled will this same quick release work for mine as well jus got it and didn’t put on yet
If i remember correctly. I think its in the video, but I believe I used the bolts that came with the Terrova instead of the Bolts that came with the Mounting bracket because they were a higher grade of Stainless. I could tell by the color of the bolts and the bracket bolts were magnetic while the Terrova bolts were not. They were all the same size and included with each product. I made a tool for putting the nuts on the bolts.
I was hoping to use the old holes but I had to put in new ones. Some of the old holes aren't even covered by the new trolling motor. I filled them with black jb weld and Im going to cover them with gator grip pad to hide them even more
It's adjustable. For the Terrova I have it is 12.5" x 8". The front would be a little narrower since the front piece slides into the rear piece that is 8" wide. but the front left corner is off the boat anyways so that width doesn't matter. I believe the length is infinitely adjustable but Im not sure what the max would be. The minimum length would be 10" the size of the rear plate
You drilled and tapped new holes in the plate that attaches to the motor? So the motor can stay on the boat but be positioned flush with the bow when not in use or when running a cover over your boat on a long trip?
Jim I really appreciate your videos Keep up the good work I have the same setup as you 👍learned a bunch
Thanks. can't wait until spring.
Awesome video. Great way to show how to use the sliding mechanism.
Thanks.
Another good one. Thanks.
Just what I need. Thank you!!
Thanks glad it helped
I’ll have my mount by Thursday, I’ll update if my idea works or is a flop!
Thanks, gonna add a spring loaded stop in lieu oft the factory knob screw.
08 Tracker 175 gonna love this +the 80# terrova.
That sounds interesting, Is that to stop it slamming into into the bracket when you put it on?
Does anyone know if this mount will fit the saltwater terrova?
Also, can you buy additional base plates for this one?
I have a 24 tracker pro 170 how did you reach to bolt this underneath or are they just screws?
Hey man any issues with the welds cracking without using an aluminum plate ?
Thank you sir! I was wandering what the quick release bracket was for.
The quick release bracket serves 2 purposes. First you can quickly remove the trolling motor if your storing your boat outside either at a hotel if your traveling or if you store it outside at home (Theft). Secondly, And the reason I have it, sometimes when launching the boat on a shallow ramp the boat drops a little and the trolling motor can hit the front guide of the trailer. with this specific quick release bracket you can push it back when launching in shallow water and then push it back into position when your done. IMO it also make the install easier too, installing a bracket instead of a heavy trolling motor.
Google spring loaded plunger!
It’ll pull release but keep tension on plunger through the hole in base.
You’ll pull to slide instead of unscrewing knob screw.
That sounds like a really good idea. I currently have a floating keychain in the screw, which isn't ideal, not to mention a spring loaded release would be quick. But I'm having trouble picturing how it would work? The threads are currently on the inner bracket. The outer bracket is just a hole the screw goes threw. If you tapped a new hole, I wonder if just the plunger would be tight enough to keep it from rattling? The screw tightens it up as well as keeps it in place. curious what your thoughts are?
I have a minn Kota edge 45lb thrust jus like this one but hand controlled will this same quick release work for mine as well jus got it and didn’t put on yet
Im not sure. If you go to Minn Kota website you can see which brackets work with what trolling motor.
What hardware and what did you use to mount the plate to your Terrova?
If i remember correctly. I think its in the video, but I believe I used the bolts that came with the Terrova instead of the Bolts that came with the Mounting bracket because they were a higher grade of Stainless. I could tell by the color of the bolts and the bracket bolts were magnetic while the Terrova bolts were not. They were all the same size and included with each product. I made a tool for putting the nuts on the bolts.
Did you have to drill new holes in your boat or did the bracket line up with the holes from the trolling motor, thank you.
I was hoping to use the old holes but I had to put in new ones. Some of the old holes aren't even covered by the new trolling motor. I filled them with black jb weld and Im going to cover them with gator grip pad to hide them even more
you can also watch my other video where I install it
Where did you put your front nav light. Cant see it.
Thanks
It’s a foot long removable oem light that only goes in the socket up front when needed.
What are the dimensions of the mount? Can't seem to get an answer anywhere.
It's adjustable. For the Terrova I have it is 12.5" x 8". The front would be a little narrower since the front piece slides into the rear piece that is 8" wide. but the front left corner is off the boat anyways so that width doesn't matter. I believe the length is infinitely adjustable but Im not sure what the max would be. The minimum length would be 10" the size of the rear plate
@@justjimtime1672 thanks so much. Appreciate it
Do they make a bracket for the ultrex ?
minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/accessories/trolling-motor/quick-release-bracket-mka-42?id=14136
Looks like they do. Its the MKA 42, I linked it Above. I would search it on Amazon or Google to find the best price.
I actually drilled and tapped some new holes so I can slide it back and forth
You drilled and tapped new holes in the plate that attaches to the motor? So the motor can stay on the boat but be positioned flush with the bow when not in use or when running a cover over your boat on a long trip?
@@alexromero9644 correct
@@samuelmackey8154 do you happen to remember both hole size and thread cuts?. Its a great idea.
@@alexromero9644 I’ll look at the tap when I get home and let you know
The bracket should be steel not aluminum.
looked it up on Minn Kotas website to verify it is indeed extruded Aluminum.
Disagree respectfully because steel rusts and aluminum doesn't rust.