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    Quick release trolling motor mount?

    How well do the MK quick release composite mounts hold up, I have read where some people have had them break. I want one so I swap out my trolling motor for a spare with minimal down time. I will be putting a Fortrex on it.

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    Fortrex fits on a ultrex mount, one screw what's easier than that?

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    #3
    I've got one with my Terrova.
    No problems, had it over 10yrs.

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    Just make sure you follow MK's guide on thrust and size for whatever mount you are looking at. Most of the composites will not support 100+ lbs thrust motors.

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    I have one for my Terrova and no issues. (Mine is a 36V / 112 lbs trolling motor) I have to run my TM at full thrust quite often due to currents and tides.
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    #6
    I've had three of these MK mounts on three different boats over many years. All of them have worked very well. I now have the same setup with a Terrova 80 on my Allison.

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    #7
    Two QD mounts here and neither was an issue, my latest with a Terrova I was leery about due to the boat not the mount but so far no issues.

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    #8
    Quote Originally Posted by rude150 View Post
    I've got one with my Terrova.
    No problems, had it over 10yrs.
    which model for terrova?

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    #9
    I m not sure of the model #.
    The autherized dealer I bought it from, installed everything.

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    https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoo...patibility.pdf

    I have the MKA-51 for my 36v/112# Ulterra. Works great, slides the motor back too for fitting in the garage.

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    Mine works great with a Terrova.
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    I got it installed works fine so far, this is the only picture I have of it right now.
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    I have one with Maxxum Pro 80 with no issues
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