Product Description
Minn Kota 880-003 Prop Shaft Seal: Essential Protection for Your Trolling Motor
The Minn Kota 880-003 is a genuine and critical propshaft seal designed to protect the internal components of your trolling motor's lower unit. This high-quality seal is your primary defense against water intrusion along the propeller shaft, preventing moisture from reaching sensitive bearings, windings, and electronics. Maintaining a watertight seal is paramount for the longevity and performance of your motor.
Engineered to exact specifications, the 880-003 ensures a perfect fit, providing a reliable and durable barrier against the harsh aquatic environment. It is an essential component for routine maintenance or complete lower unit rebuilds. Often included in comprehensive seal kits such as the 2888460 (for 3-5/8" diameter lower units) and 2883460 (for 3-1/4" diameter lower units), this seal works in conjunction with other O-rings and gaskets to provide a complete seal for the motor housing.
Key Features:
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Genuine Minn Kota Part: Guarantees precise fitment and material quality, ensuring reliable performance.
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Vital Water Intrusion Defense: Prevents water from entering the lower unit via the prop shaft, protecting critical internal components.
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Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials designed to withstand continuous use in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
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Essential for Maintenance: A must-have component when servicing the lower unit or replacing the propeller shaft.
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Restores Motor Integrity: Replacing a worn or damaged seal can prevent catastrophic motor failure and costly repairs.
What Models Does This Part Fit?
The Minn Kota 880-003 seal is widely used across a vast range of trolling motors, primarily identified by the outside diameter of the motor's lower unit (the "can"). It is crucial to measure this diameter to ensure you are purchasing the correct part for your specific motor.
This seal is typically found in models with 3-1/4 inch and 3-5/8 inch diameter lower units, which includes a significant number of Minn Kota's most popular motors manufactured from 1991 to the present.
Commonly associated with motors in the following thrust ranges:
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28 to 45 lbs of thrust (typically 3-1/4" lower units)
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46 to 70 lbs of thrust (typically 3-5/8" lower units)
This seal is a component in various models across numerous Minn Kota series, including but not limited to:
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Endura: Many models within the Endura series use this seal.
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Maxxum: A common service part for Maxxum models.
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PowerDrive: Found in various PowerDrive and Riptide PowerDrive lower units.
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Terrova: Used in certain Terrova and Riptide Terrova models.
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Edge: Compatible with many Edge series motors.
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And many other legacy and current models.
Important Note: While this seal fits a wide array of models, Minn Kota has many variations. Always consult your motor's official parts diagram or measure the lower unit diameter to verify compatibility before purchasing. If your 70lb thrust motor was built after 2018 or has been upgraded to a Core 128 armature, different seals may be required.
