Choosing the Correct Quick Release Bracket

We have several Quick Release Brackets available for your electric or cable steer motor. The options are listed below. You can click on the link for the bracket and it will take you to the bracket on our main website. In addition to the Quick Release Bracket, you may also want to consider a Quick Disconnect or Plug and Receptacle to easily disconnect your motor from power for removal.

Freshwater Quick Release Brackets

• Electric Steer (PowerDrive, Terrova, and Ulterra)
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-21, item number 1854021
    Composite Quick Release Bracket, not for motors with over 80 lbs of thrust or shaft lengths 72" or longer.
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-53, item number 1854053
    High-Strength Composite Quick Release Bracket, for motors with over 80 lbs of thrust or shaft lengths 72" or longer (can be used with motors 80 lbs of thrust or less and shafts shorter than 72")
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-16-03, item number 1854035
    Aluminum Quick Release Bracket
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-32, item number 1854060
    Aluminum Quick Release Bracket, includes cover for bracket when the motor is not on the boat.
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-51, item number 1854051
    Aluminum Quick Release Bracket, allows you to slide the motor inboard up to 6 inches.
• Cable Steer (Edge, Maxxum, Fortrex, and Ultrex)
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-23, item number 1854023
    Composite Quick Release Bracket.
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-42, item number 1862014
    Aluminum Quick Release Bracket for Cable-Steer motors. Fits foot control motors with up to 45" shaft and hand control motors with up to 52" shaft.
  • Quick Release Bracket / MKA-52/62, item number 1862016
    Aluminum Quick Release Bracket for Cable-Steer motors. Fits 52", 60", 62" and 72" shaft foot control motors, and 62" shaft hand control motors.

Saltwater Quick Release Brackets

• Electric Steer (PowerDrive, Terrova, and Ulterra)
  • Quick Release Bracket / RTA-17, item number 1854017
    Composite Quick Release Bracket, not for motors with over 80 lbs of thrust or shaft lengths 72" or longer.
  • Quick Release Bracket / RTA-54, item number 1854054
    High-Strength Composite Quick Release Bracket, for motors with over 80 lbs of thrust or shaft lengths 72" or longer (can be used with motors 80 lbs of thrust or less and shafts shorter than 72").
• Cable Steer (Edge, Maxxum, Fortrex, and Ultrex)
  • Quick Release Bracket / RTA-19, item number 1851019
    Composite Quick Release Bracket, not for motors with over 80 lbs of thrust or shaft lengths 72" or longer.

Quick Disconnect and Plug and Receptacle Options

• Plug & Receptacle / MKR-26, item number 1865128
  Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle provides continuous power rated to 60 amps up to 48V. Designed for freshwater and saltwater applications. Compatible with 6 - 10 AWG wire sizes.
• Trolling Motor Quick Connect Plug / MKR-20, item number 1865107 Heavy-duty trolling motor connector has a positive snap-lock design for 6- to 12-gauge wire.
• Quick Connect Plug / MKR-12, item number 1865101 For wiring where a plug and socket cannot be used. Heavy-duty 10-gauge connectors.

We have also created a guide to help you select the best quick release bracket for your trolling motor. Please click the link below to download the guide.

Accessory Compatibility Guide (includes Quick Release Brackets)