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 Minnkota Talon
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03/28/12 03:04 PM
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cajunslo
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Thinking of installing a 8' Talon on my 2010 Skeeter ZX 225.
Looking for pro's and con's on mounting location, I would prefer to keep my emergency ladder in place, so I am thinking of mounting on the starboard side. However i do have my LSS transducer with a saver mounted on that side, not sure if the bracket will fit without moving it. Anybody already intalled one on a skeeter with the same setup, would appreciate feedback.
Also what options do I have for brackets.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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03/28/12 07:46 PM
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I have mine on the starboard side. No problems at all I have a Ranger though. Not sure how it could mess up your transducer the bracket on mine holds it 4" back of the transom
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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03/28/12 10:18 PM
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fitter2259
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Should not interfere with your ducer, the bottom of the talon should be about 4 inches above pad installed.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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03/28/12 10:38 PM
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Fishspanker
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I mounted it on the port side to distribute weight. I wish I had put it on the starboard side so I can easily look back at it to see that it's up. I didn't hook up the alarm wire but am going to this weekend after I dragged it up the ramp when it was in the down position a couple of weeks ago.
On the bright side it's now so sharp it could go through Kevlar.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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03/29/12 02:05 AM
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Doug Vahrenberg
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The Jackplate Brackets Mount High Enough and are above the Transducer Mounting Bracket. Here's 100 More Reasons starting April 1... 
 Website: www.dougvahrenberg.comSponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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03/29/12 12:47 PM
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cajunslo
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 This is my current setup.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
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03/30/12 02:01 AM
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Doug Vahrenberg
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This is my Talon Install with the TS&S. Worse case scenerio you could cut down the back of the shield behind the bolt but I don't think you will need too. 
Website: www.dougvahrenberg.comSponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
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03/30/12 11:15 AM
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cajunslo
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Thanks Doug, looks like it will be close, waiting on Apr. 1st to pull the trigger.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
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04/01/12 11:56 PM
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LittleGazoo
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Aren't all boats console & steering on starboard-side, so I can see a port-side Talon mount better. Rather than it being directly behind me.
IHMO.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
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04/17/12 01:56 AM
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Transplant
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If you have some basic mechanical skills can these be installed by yourself? Also Talon vs. Powerpole??
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Re: Minnkota Talon
[Re: cajunslo]
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04/17/12 02:19 AM
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Doug Vahrenberg
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Jackplate installs are very easy just bolt them up and go. Sandwich brackets require motor to be removed and might want a dealer to do that.
Website: www.dougvahrenberg.comSponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.
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Re: Minnkota Talon
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04/17/12 08:01 PM
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Rob Jasper Lowrance Pro-Staff
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Love my Talon. Having a shollow water anchor with a touch of a button is great!!!
Rob Jasper
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