Product Description
Minn Kota MKA-61 Quick Release Bracket: Effortless Security and Convenience for Your Trolling Motor
Experience the ultimate convenience in mounting and dismounting your trolling motor with the Minn Kota MKA-61 Quick Release Bracket. Engineered for strength and simplicity, this bracket allows for swift removal and reattachment of your motor, providing both security and flexibility for storage, transport, and cleaning.
Constructed from high-strength, extruded aluminum, the MKA-61 is built to withstand the rigors of the marine environment and the high torque of modern trolling motors, including the powerful Minn Kota QUEST series. Its robust design ensures a quiet and secure locking system, eliminating motor rattle and providing a stable platform for optimal performance. The bracket features a simple side-screw mechanism that firmly locks the motor in place, offering peace of mind on the water. For an added layer of security, the bracket is designed to be secured with a padlock (not included), deterring theft.
Installation is straightforward with the included 5/16" and 1/4" stainless steel mounting hardware, accommodating a variety of boat deck configurations. The two-plate design allows the top plate to be fastened to the motor and the bottom plate to the boat deck. The motor can then easily slide on and off the deck-mounted plate.
Key Features:
- Quick and Easy Motor Removal: Allows for fast and simple removal and reattachment of your bow-mount trolling motor without the need for tools.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-yield, anodized aluminum for superior strength and corrosion resistance.
- Secure Locking System: A robust side-screw design ensures a solid, rattle-free connection between the motor and the boat.
- Theft Deterrence: The bracket can be secured with a padlock for enhanced security.
- QUEST Series Ready: Specifically designed to handle the increased torque and thrust of Minn Kota's high-performance QUEST series motors.
- Comprehensive Hardware: Includes all necessary stainless steel mounting hardware for installation.
Applicable Models:
The Minn Kota MKA-61 is compatible with a range of Minn Kota's cable-steer and hand-control bow-mount trolling motors. Compatibility is primarily determined by the motor's shaft length.
This bracket is designed for:
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Foot-Control Motors with up to a 45-inch shaft, including:
- Ultrex
- Ultrex QUEST
- Fortrex
- Maxxum
- Edge
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Hand-Control Motors with up to a 52-inch shaft.
Substitute Part Numbers:
The MKA-61 serves as the direct replacement for the following obsolete Minn Kota part number:
- MKA-42
Please ensure to verify the shaft length of your trolling motor to confirm compatibility before purchasing. For motors with longer shaft lengths, please refer to the Minn Kota MKA-62 Quick Release Bracket.
