2305103 PIVOT PAD

The Minn Kota 2305103 PIVOT PAD is a crucial replacement component designed to maintain the optimal function and stability of your Minn Kota bow-mount electric steer trolling motor. These pivot pads are essential for securely holding the drive housing in place when your motor is stowed or deployed, preventing unwanted movement and ensuring smooth operation.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials, often a durable rubber or composite, to withstand the harsh marine environment, including exposure to freshwater and saltwater (though for Riptide models, a stainless steel kit is generally recommended for enhanced corrosion resistance).
• Secure Fit: These pads provide the necessary friction and cushioning to keep your trolling motor's drive housing firmly seated in its mount, reducing play and wobble.
• Smooth Operation: By providing a proper pivot point, they contribute to the effortless deployment and stowing of your trolling motor, preventing binding or sticking.
• Prevents Wear and Tear: Replacing worn or damaged pivot pads helps to protect other critical components of your trolling motor, such as the pivot and latch pins, from premature wear. A loose motor due to worn pads can lead to uneven pin wear and issues with latching.
• Genuine Minn Kota Part: Ensures compatibility and maintains the performance standards of your Minn Kota trolling motor.

Models This Part Fits:

The Minn Kota 2305103 PIVOT PAD is a widely compatible part, fitting most electric steer bow mount trolling motors, particularly within the following popular Minn Kota series:

• Minn Kota PowerDrive Models: This includes both older and newer generations of PowerDrive trolling motors, with specific compatibility often noted for models from 2001 to Present.
• Minn Kota Riptide SP Models: Designed for Riptide Saltwater PowerDrive models. For Riptide models, especially those operating in saltwater, it's often recommended to consider a complete stainless steel pivot pad kit (e.g., PIVOTPADKITSS) which includes the 2305103 pivot pads along with stainless steel pins and supports for enhanced corrosion resistance.
• Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive (RT/PD) and RT/AP (with Auto Pilot) models from 1994 - 2006.
• Minn Kota Riptide Saltwater PowerDrive (RT/SP) and RT/SP/AP (with Auto Pilot) models from 2007 - 2016.
• Minn Kota Riptide Saltwater PowerDrive / iPilot and RT/SP w/ iPilot models from 2007 - 2016.
• Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive BT models from 2017 - Present.
   
   

Important Note: While the 2305103 pivot pad is a key component, it's often sold as part of a larger "Pivot Pad Kit" (e.g., PIVOTPADKIT or PIVOTPADKITSS for stainless steel versions). These kits typically include other essential parts like the pivot pin (2300510), latch pin (2300500), and speed nuts (2013100), and pad supports (2305110). It is highly recommended to replace the entire kit, especially the pivot and latch pins, when replacing the pads, as bent pins can cause the new pads to wear unevenly.

Always consult your trolling motor's owner's manual or a certified Minn Kota dealer if you are unsure about the exact parts needed for your specific model.