Minn Kota 12' Talon Install - Pics

[cglenn]

FINALLY, well almost just waiting on receipt of my quick connect/disconnect electric plug.

Install was fairly straight forward but being completely anal when it comes to installing stuff it was almost a 6 hour job. This included torquing all bolted connections, soldering and heat shrinking all electric connects(except quick connect/disconnect plug which will be soldered when received) and routing wiring through wire loom for and orderly bilge and final install.



Minn Kota 12' Red/Black Talon Shallow Water Anchor



soldered connections inclusive of deployment alarm



Minn Kota 360* jack plate bracket and wiring contained in wire loom



Minn Kota 12' Tilt Bracket installed



Mounted and in the tilted position



In the upright position



Another perspective in the tilted position




Thanks to Jones Trolling Motor and Amanda at Minn Kota

I can't wait to try it out once I get my connect/disconnect plug and install it.

[Junk Fisherman]

That's a sweet set-up. Looks great!

[Nova Kaw 650]

Is that a factory red color on the Talon, or did you have it painted?

[cglenn]

Factory Red

Is that a factory red color on the Talon, or did you have it painted?

[skeeter_tzx]

Nice I know several will won't to know. How tall from floor to top of talon? I know it will very boat to boat and mounting height. But how tall is yours?

[slonezp]

Nice job. On my 8 footer, I cut down the plastic tilt brace some, so it sits almost level in the tilted position. I can squeeze it under the cover that way so it doesn't get covered with bugs when towing long distance.

[bassmd]

Very nice!
Just got my Talon Thursday, but need a major thaw before anything happens to it!

[vicsservice]

I've noticed the tilt brackets are a lot sturdier on the 10-12 tilt vs the 8 tilt bracket way less slop

[Shiner]

Who has these in stock?

[Big J Mac]

[Jonestrollingmotor]

They are just now starting to ship. Certain colors first, based on the overall demand from MinnKota. He has had his on order since November. The ones that have pre ordered with me should be seeing theirs soon, but I can't give a definite date.
Thanks
John

[vicsservice]

hardly any out there right now maybe by the end of next week they will ship to dealers

[cglenn]

As you indicated height above trailering surface can and will vary with installations but mine is currently 6'-10 1/2" above the garage floor.

Thanks

Nice I know several will won't to know. How tall from floor to top of talon? I know it will very boat to boat and mounting height. But how tall is yours?

[Razorback01]

Very sweet looking rig Don't forget to post a review of how well it works

[brannnor]

I would love to have one just like that one but my budget want allow it is looks real good Norm

[Skeeterboy1]

They will have the same footprint when installed as the 6 & 8 foot models had
there is some awesome pricing coming out on the 10-12 ft models

by the way that look sweet on your Cat nice install pictures

[skeeter_tzx]

As you indicated height above trailering surface can and will vary with installations but mine is currently 6'-10 1/2" above the garage floor.

Thanks

That's nice to know. Thanks. Guessing for most it will clear a 7'-8' door on the 12' model.

[mikesled1]

Very nice great job, red it is for my boat. Looks great let use know how it works.
Mike

[bigredglass]

Thats a sweet boat. Looks great. Let us know how the new talons work. I think that 12 foot will be the ticket.

[jsawler]

amazed with how short they actually are! very nice....