New Quest Ultrex 52" Bolt Hole Pattern Different than Ultrex???

[jjnssn]

Curious, to those who have upgraded if the bolt hole pattern is different with the new 52" Quest vs. the standard Ultrex.

I see that the new MKA-62 quick release mount is "slight yet insignificantly" different in full length and width (however the bolt hole pattern isn't document on the print for the MKA-62 (Quest version) vs the older MKA-52/62 which is 3" wide by 6 1/4" spacing between the 3 sets.

THNKS!

[SLYDoggie]

From what I understand, the pattern is the same but the bolts are larger, so the holes will have to be drilled out a little larger. The new quick disconnect plates have been beefed up to handle the added torque.

[Bradrodfish]

If you have a STD Ultrex(45") and switching to a 52" then there will be an extra set of holes. I have seen a lot installations that have only 4 bolts. I recommend that you install the 52" with 3 sets of hole for a more secure installation. Check your present installation to see what you have to do. The hole pattern will be the same if the present motor is mounted correctly.

[beaddy]

Not sure if you figured this out but I just intalled my 52" Quest and had to drill 1 hole at the front as the alignment matched up with all 3 other holes, except the 1. Also, unlike the previous Ultrex 52", Minn Kota tells you to screw down all 6 holes for the Quest. I wasn't aware of this and now have to drill out and screw down 2 additional holes, as my previous Ultrex only had 4 holes, per the manual. Not sure if boat type matters on this, but I have a 2019 Nitro Z21. Hope that helps.

[Hookedup2]

I had the same problem had 4 holes line up and 2 were off going from the ultrex to the quest.

[pajoe329]

from what I have read else where you only need to put four in and if you have room put the 6 in , if needed , some bass boats can't use all six guess trial and error on the kind of boat.

[ThomasD]

from what I have read else where you only need to put four in and if you have room put the 6 in , if needed , some bass boats can't use all six guess trial and error on the kind of boat.

Installation manuals says all 6 are needed to to the increased thrust. The 2 most forward on mine were too close to the bow. Was plenty of space between them and the second set to drill 2 more holes

[SLYDoggie]

I used the new MKA-57 Quick Connect Mount (the one that also will slide backwards 10 inches) designed for the Quest models. The good thing about it is that there are 4 holes which match the current hole pattern (with larger bolts) but the additional holes close to the bow had 3 different placement options on each side. You didn't have to use the same ones on each side, but the instructions were firm that you needed to use all 6 bolts because of the increased thrust and torque.

[jjnssn]

From what I understand, the pattern is the same but the bolts are larger, so the holes will have to be drilled out a little larger. The new quick disconnect plates have been beefed up to handle the added torque.

received the new MKA-62 bracket and just as you have stated, the pattern is the same with slightly larger holes. THNKS!

[pajoe329]

I just installed the Quest on my fxr 2021 skeeter took the Ultrex off and put the new quest on and only had to make the holes a little bigger tells you in instructions on what size bit to get . all the holes lined up , Well all 4 since they only had 4 drilled for the Ultrex and Minnkota says to use all 6 with Quest mount so marked and drilled away , worked out good

[bgibson]

I just installed the Quest on my fxr 2021 skeeter took the Ultrex off and put the new quest on and only had to make the holes a little bigger tells you in instructions on what size bit to get . all the holes lined up , Well all 4 since they only had 4 drilled for the Ultrex and Minnkota says to use all 6 with Quest mount so marked and drilled away , worked out good

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