Minn Kota Talon

Minn Kota Talon8ft White on White. Includes new in the box sandwich mount. $900. OBOBoat wont fit in new garage door with it attached. Going back to a power pole so that I can lower it enough to clear the door. 205-936-5873

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November 19, 2010 at 5:49 am #354339

cagpaddles
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Looks like a good piece of gear. Im looking forward to hearing about it too.

November 19, 2010 at 2:06 pm #354343

Kelly Owens
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Will be able to give input in the near future. New Puma FTD ordered with Talon on. I think they have just began to ship from Minn Kota.Last edited by Kelly Owens on November 19th, 2010, 2:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.

November 20, 2010 at 4:55 pm #354347

Caldwellj
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I have an 8 Talon on order. It will ship mid Dec. Once I get it installed I will snap some pics and give yall some feedback. Talking with guys at Minn Kota they say it is flying off the shelf. I am very excited to get my hands on one, glad I waited.Jamey

November 21, 2010 at 11:02 am #354353

gchagler
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thanks guys

November 21, 2010 at 7:03 pm #354355

Caldwellj
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I am sure you have done all the research but there is a good video from iCast on it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53IE4qE4C-MJamey

November 22, 2010 at 3:25 am #354360

cagpaddles
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Thanks Jamey,I like the idea of having an alarm hooked to the ignition cuz you know Im going to try to drive off with it deployed.

November 23, 2010 at 6:12 am #354361

cagpaddles
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My buddy (who has an L boat) talked to a MinnKota rep today about the Talon. Reportedly the current jackplate mounting bracket that MK is selling can interfere with either the tie down bolt or the tie down straps or both on Bass Cat and Legend boats. I think they may be looking at designing another bracket. I dont know this first hand, just FYI.

November 23, 2010 at 8:05 am #354365

gchagler
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thanks cag

January 1, 2011 at 4:40 pm #258361

Bass Cat Boats
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Thats surprising. You would think they would have tested that out in rough water.

January 1, 2011 at 8:37 pm #258362

Bass Cat Boats
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He is speaking of the mounting bolts and there is no way to know how or what the mounting is.

January 1, 2011 at 9:04 pm #258363

gchagler
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Was it mounted on a bracket to the jackplate or to the boat?

January 1, 2011 at 9:29 pm #258364

FTDoo7
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If my memory was right it was mounted onto the jackplate w a bracket. If it wasnt for the bar he mounted on the back of the boat to the bracket who knows what would of happened ,but the screws had definately backed out some and it was loose on the bracket as well ,it needs some more stableness if your going to run big water alot to keep from shaking so much.

January 2, 2011 at 3:45 am #258365

Caldwellj
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I just installed mine today and hitting the water tomorrow with it. I have the same set up as you have described, mounted to a bracket off the R&R jack plate. It was simple to mount and get set up. No hydraulics to deal with, simple bolt on, run to the battery and an optional wire to your ignition for an alarm if you start with it deployed. After that your ready to go.Will give some more info once I get some time on it.Jamey

January 3, 2011 at 6:10 pm #258366

cagpaddles
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Jamey,What mounting bracket did you use? I assume you are running a 20 ftr?Thanks,Jim

January 3, 2011 at 6:46 pm #258367

tae73
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Was any loc-tite used on the bolts? That would of helped prevented the bolts backing out.
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