Terrova quick release bracket

  • b-curtis
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1438
    November 9, 2011 at 3:57 pm #1238685

    I’m thinking of changing from a Maxxum to a Terrova. What quick release bracket are you guys using? Seems like the options are

    MKA-32 Quick Release Bracket with Cover
    MKA-21 Quick Release Bracket

    Also, should a guy invest in one of those Ram Stablizers?

    Thanks
    Brent

    midnight
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 236
    November 9, 2011 at 4:01 pm #1007675

    No answer on the release bracket but I would go with the Ram Mount, locks the head of the motor in nicely, avoids a lot of bouncing/vibration both on the water as well as traveling on the trailer/road.

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3875
    November 9, 2011 at 4:05 pm #1007678

    MKA-21 hands down. make sure to use, buy or make a backer plate or large fender washers. I would also reccomend the RAM stabilizer. I know multiple guys that either didnt quite get the motor locked or it came undone while WOT. Its $200 to replace the shaft when that happens. Plus it saves both your boat and Terrova from just normal wear and slop from bouncing.

    traumatized
    eastern iowa
    Posts: 362
    November 9, 2011 at 4:12 pm #1007685

    I have two of the 21’s and love them. I don’t actually remove the motor unless I’m trailering the boat for really long distance. Makes the cover fit better. On my Gator Trax flat bottom I remove the motor when going duck hunting instead of fishing. Never had a problem with either.
    Absolutely go with some type of stabilizer. I have the RAM’s on both boat and they are excellent. I know people who have bought or made a cheaper alternative that work fine too.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3211
    November 9, 2011 at 10:55 pm #1007837

    I prefer the MKA-21 for how clean the bow deck is when the TM is removed. No sharp edges for the cover or the little peoples.

    They all can be locked with an optional padlock.

    traumatized
    eastern iowa
    Posts: 362
    November 10, 2011 at 1:27 am #1007883

    mine are the 16 not the 21, sorry.

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    November 10, 2011 at 12:23 pm #1007952

    Quote:

    I prefer MKA-16-02 Quick Release Bracket. Less moving parts & you can put a padlock on it. Too many horror stories from the 2 you have listed. And definitely add a stabilizer. ALWAYS slide the locking collar down when traveling or it’s only a matter of time before it deploys while on plane. Been there.

    http://store.minnkotamotors.com/products/392893?product_id=46ed18d415f42b5811bb8b074617eeb2

    X2, plus for me was when I ordered my travel cover it came a bit short for when the trolling motor was attached and adding a hole to the mount meant I could slide the motor back in the mount and padlock it in place.

    Al

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    November 10, 2011 at 1:33 pm #1007983

    I have the MKA-32. I have not used the other brackets, but I am very happy with this one and would buy another. Removing the motor literally takes 5 seconds. I also like the cover for a clean deck when the motor is not on the boat. The only time I go without the TM is in the spring when sturgeon fishing.

    I have attached a few pictures so you can get a feel for what it might look like on your boat.

    You are going to love your Terrova. Moving from my Maxxum to the Terrova was one of the best decisions have made for my style of fishing.



    b-curtis
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1438
    November 10, 2011 at 5:11 pm #1008054

    Thanks for the input. It sure would be easier if you would have all agreed on the same on one! I think I am going with the 21, although if I thought my choice in brackets would help me land a sturgeon like that I may go with the 32.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3211
    November 10, 2011 at 6:39 pm #1008092

    Quote:

    Thanks for the input. It sure would be easier if you would have all agreed on the same on one! I think I am going with the 21, although if I thought my choice in brackets would help me land a sturgeon like that I may go with the 32.

    Good choice………IMO!

    Tom P.
    Whitehall Wi.
    Posts: 3532
    November 12, 2011 at 12:04 am #1008363

    I would not spend the bucks on a ram for stabilizing the trolling motor. All your looking to do is keep it from self deploying. I picked up some industrial Velcro screwed to the wood on my front deck about 6 inches behind the drive motor on the terrova for a total cost of…… wait for it $2.99 works great. Or like others have said use the depth adjustment knob and slide it down. I figured thou that eventually the knob is going to wear out.

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