And the only one with userselectable anchoring modes that let you anchor in anything. I have a minn kota power drive pd55 and its a wonderful motor when im using it, but whenever i have to stow it to run to the next stop and then deploy it again it is nearly impossible to get it out of the cradle and into the water again. Multiple userselectable anchoring modes mean you can choose the right mode for the changing marine environment. Second time in 2 months my 8 talon would not come up, the metal section that extends is stuck down. With cash flow tight i decided to attack it myself. Page 25 talon mounting bracket be mounted as high up on the transom as possible, minn kota also recommends that the bottom of the talon be a minimum of 4 up from the bottom line of the hull of your boat. Hey guys, just wanted to post this for informational purposes.
Minn kota power drive difficult to deploy, any help bass. Take note of the alarm, and always watch to make sure that the talon is fully retracted. Manual 2377107 download pdf 14 mb talon installation guide. Thing looked brand new and the spike deployed no problem. For example, units received on a friday are typically shipped the following wednesday. My talon is stuck in the down position, and i cannot see any depth leds on the control panel. Minn kota talon problems looking at picking up a talon this coming week and have heard nothing bad as of today. Luckily i had tools onboard to remove it the manual retract bolt is worthless when these jam up. Manual retraction mode will timeout after 30 minutes, or press and release the up button on the indicator panel. My talon decided to bind up in the center section, totaly stop and manual retraction did nothing.
I have a minn kota deckhand 40 anchor lift that raises the anchor but will not lower it. Matt herren offers a few tips to keep your minn kota talons operating in fine shape. Minn kota 15 talon shallow water anchor system, black west. With the ability to have control from anywhere on the boat, including. It doesnt matter if i use the remote or the manual switch on the side of it.
A rep from humminbirdminn kota saw this post and sent me a pm asking for some details. The marine mechanic im going to connect you with knows all the tricks and shortcuts. How to troubleshoot a minn kota gone outdoors your. I have an older minn kota talon on my boat and sometimes lately, when i press the button for it to come up, it makes a quiet clicking sound and slowly raises up about a millimeter at a time. What to do when cable breaks on talon and its down. Owners manual freshwater trolling motors johnson outdoors. Contact minn kota, or your local service center for assistance. Minn kota supposed to have top notch service on their products. Minn kota talon bt 12 shallow water anchor black 1810452 minn kota. Its the only shallow water anchor that goes down to 15 deep. Minn kota 1810463 15 talon shallow water anchor silverblack bluetooth wireless. Please include proof of purchase, serial number and purchase date for warranty.
Talon cover 15 protects talon from hazards while trailering. Although these motors are much simpler than their gasolinepowered counterparts. At this point you can remove the talon from the mounting bracket using a 916 box end or socket wrench to remove the nylock nuts and slide the talon out of the bracket. Minn kota trolling motor part extrusion, mounting brkt, mach 2378031 rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. I just had the pole stuck a couple months ago and had a minn kota repair shop fix it. A rep from humminbird minn kota saw this post and sent me a pm asking for some details.
I have a broken second stage clip on minn kota 12ft talon. Rinse off the talon by fully deploying the spike all the way. The manual crank actually spins when it tries to retract, but it just makes a clicking noise and spins endlessly. Having this adjustability will minimize any spray that may occur while under way, and offer the greatest amount of stability to the talon. Scott bonnema answers your questions about the new minn kota. Whitewhite tackledirect sells minn kota talon shallow water anchors. Discover the talon shallow water anchor, the only shallow water anchor you can control from anywhere on the boat.
Obviously this would be a problem if you need to stow it to ride back to the landing or get it on your trailer. Talon shallow water anchor manuals minn kota motors. This does not include shipping time to and from bla distribution and turnaround times do not include weekends. However, after installing it on the boat, and taking it out for the first time it didnt work.
Only compatible with our universal modular adapter brackets. Auto updown, rough water mode, wave absorption, led depth indicator, and five year warranty. If you have a tilt bracket, tilt the talon down into the boat. Do not return your minn kota product to your retailer. Minn kota makes a complete line of small electricpowered motors that are used on fishing boats to move them around without the disturbance of a gasolinepowered motor. Minn kota talon shallow water anchor, 10, silverblack 1810443 add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. When it is completely free of lateral tension it comes up the way it is supposed to, but even a little lateral pressure makes it spin and click. Auto updown, rough water mode, wave absorption, led depth indicator, and two year warranty. Later that day i received a call from minn kota service.
Manual retraction procedure in the event of a power failure or other occurrence where the talon cannot be retracted in the normal manner your talon can be manually retracted. Minn kota talon shallow water anchors are built with an electromechanical design, which means no hydraulics and an easy installation. Do not return your talon foot switch to your retailer. You may retract the talon normally when a deployment sequence has been completed or cancelled. Minn kota talon jackplate adapter bracket bass pro shops. Minn kota trolling motors have been around for more than 75 years. Tagged talon shallow water anchor, troubleshooting. Control panel, wireless remote, foot switch, ipilot or ipilot link remote, mobile app or right from the humminbird fish finder. Get best fishing times with lunar fishing calendars. The result is a fast and quiet vertical deployment you can depend on. Heard through a friend that some are having problems with the unit retracting when it has trash on it, i. Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. When it comes to full control in shallow water, talon is the only name that you need to know.
Minn kota talon shallow water anchor, 10, silverblack 1810443 add to cart. You may obtain service by calling minn kota at 800 2276433 or returning your talon foot switch to the minn kota factory service center. You can mount this anchor adapter bracket on the port or starboard side of your boat. Unfollow minn kota talon 8 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The minn kota repair place said i needed a new circuit board and a new switch. Unfollow minn kota talon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Make offer minn kota talon 10 12 installation manual guide book. Be sure to disconnect power before attempting this procedure. Check to see if the 30a fuse is blown, and replace as needed. In the event that my minn kota shallow water anchor does.
Mount with through bolts if you love your transom 2. Minn kota power drive difficult to deploy, any help. In the event that my minn kota shallow water anchor does not stow. Minn kota 10 talon shallow water anchor system, black west. After a few questions and discussion, minn kota stepped up and stuck behind their product. Is there anything i can use on the cradle to make it slide. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. When it comes to dominating shallow water, talon is the only name you need to know. Talon and humminbird 360 imaging dual mount extension plate if you want to mount a talon and a humminbird 360 on the same bracket, youll need our dual mount extension plate accessory. Minn kota 15 talon shallow water anchor system, black. Bluetooth talon accessory manual for solix and helix. Reviewed in the united states on august 14, 2016 junk, i bought mine in august of 2014, i have a 24 ft triton lts. Page 30 12 of this manual for more details on how to retract talon when the retraction notification alarm sounds. The only shallow water anchor you can control from anywhere on the boat.
Minn kota talon not stowing microskiff dedicated to. Manual 2377108 download pdf 6 mb home support product manuals talon shallow water anchor manuals. I drove three hours for the repair, he replaced the circuit board but had to send for the updown switch which he then mailed to me. Tell me a bit more about whats going on so the marine mechanic can help you best. This tone will confirm that the talon has exited manual mode. Thank you for purchasing the minn kota talon shallow water anchor.
Minn kota talon maintenance with matt herren bassmaster. These aint your grandpas anchors and built minnkota tough and strong. Sep 07, 2009 i have a minn kota power drive pd55 and its a wonderful motor when im using it, but whenever i have to stow it to run to the next stop and then deploy it again it is nearly impossible to get it out of the cradle and into the water again. Check out fishntech minn kota talon rigging accessories sandwich adapter brackets, jackplate adapter brackets port or starboard, pontoon adapter bracket, humminbird 360 dual mount, extention plate, spacers, setbacks and shims. Tips on troubleshooting bluetoothenabled minn kota talon shallow water anchors. In the event that my minn kota shallow water anchor does not. From the time we receive your minn kota unit we aim to have it fixed and on its way back to you within 72 hours where it is possible to do so. With unpralleled strength and an innovative modular design, the minn kota talon jackplate adapter bracket lets you mount your talon shallowwater anchor directly to the side of your backplate. Minn kota claims talon packs up to twice the anchoring and retracting force of the.
Scott bonnema answers your questions about the new minn kota ultrex. Minn kota trolling motor part extrusion, mounting brkt. Luckily i had tools onboard to remove it the manual retract bolt is. Trolling motor parts minn kota parts talon parts 8. The alarm is needed to comply with minn kota warranty requirements. The only one you can control from anywhere on the boat. Choose from multiple control options like ipilot link remote, ipilot remote, or right from the humminbird fish finder. Talon mounting bracket be mounted as high up on the transom as possible, minn kota also recommends that the bottom of the talon be a minimum of 4 up from the bottom line of the hull of your boat. Aug 15, 2017 my talon decided to bind up in the center section, totaly stop and manual retraction did nothing. I only have one, mounted on a factory bracket with quick disconnect electrical plugs and the ratcheting handles for easy on off.