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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatboy View Post
    This is going to sound crazy- but check out Overstock.com.
    Sometimes their coupon codes will work on Minn Kota trolling motors.
    I know this for a fact as I purchased a MK Riptide i-PIlot 55lb 12v model for my Pathfinder 15T from Overstock.
    When I bought my Ulterra for my KW- I got it from Overtons and one of the Overton's coupon codes worked.
    These retailers may be getting smarter- as this was about 12-16 months ago.
    In both cases I saved 15%.
    I tried that with mine the first go around. Got a message two days later saying my order had been cancelled due to a pricing error. Go figure. I'm sure you can slip some by sometime.

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    And installing that quick release plate on the KW DC is a pain in the arse. I actually turned minw around and re-drill new mounting holes in the TM mounting plate to make mine fit better. You will need go go gadget arms, luck and a prayer. Buy a few extra washers and nuts. Some will undoubtedly fall through the anchor storage never to be seen again. I also backed my quick mount with a piece of starboard as well.

    Edit...when I say "fit better", I mean more clearance off the front of the bow. Which also allowed me to get all the mounting bolts on the puck through the boat. Mounting it the standard way you'll have one or two mounting holes hanging off the bow not doing you any good and that's a lot of thrust for only two small bolts.
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    @reeltight,
    How much wire did you need/use for the project?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    @reeltight,
    How much wire did you need/use for the project?
    Sorry...just now seeing this. I used 10ft red and 10ft black 8awg. But didn’t you tell me you boat is already wired? Oh yeah, you’ll need to mount your heading sensor. Mine is mounted in front of the driver windshield by the cup holder. There’s a little curved shape it fits good in and ties in easily to the switch box. I have this on a constant power. If the switch is on it’s pulling power. It’s such a little draw you’ll never notice.

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    Here are some pics we discussed today

    https://scducks.com/forum/showthread...r-install-help

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    I got the TM, mount, wires, fuse etc. I'm heading to Moncks Corner over the weekend to do the install. I don't completely remember whether the boat is already wired or not but I did find this picture that shows what looks like a Minn Kota mount. I expect that it won't work with the Terrova but I hope I can take some advantage of what's already there and holes that are already drilled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    I got the TM, mount, wires, fuse etc. I'm heading to Moncks Corner over the weekend to do the install. I don't completely remember whether the boat is already wired or not but I did find this picture that shows what looks like a Minn Kota mount. I expect that it won't work with the Terrova but I hope I can take some advantage of what's already there and holes that are already drilled.
    You are going to need to mount the puck for the Terrova closer to the edge of the boat than that mount that is on there.
    I would use those mounting holes to install a 3/4 inch piece of starboard that extends to the bow-- then attach the puck the starboard.
    That will allow you to avoid drilling new holes. Good luck.

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    Interesting. It looks like you had a TM but now plug? Do you by chance have a TM plug in the anchor locker? I wish I would have thought about that.

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    If you do have to run wires, there's a wire tunnel on the port side of the boat that runs from the anchor locker to the port side console. It' s like a 1" PVC pipe. I fished it with thick weedeater string but a real fishing wire would be extremely helpful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by reeltight View Post
    Interesting. It looks like you had a TM but now plug? Do you by chance have a TM plug in the anchor locker? I wish I would have thought about that.
    I'm pretty sure there's a TM plug in the anchor locker but I don't recall seeing the wires in either console. They might be there but I just haven't noticed. It sure would make my life easier.
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    BTW - does your anchor locker open to the side like mine? I've always wondered why they did that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    BTW - does your anchor locker open to the side like mine? I've always wondered why they did that.
    Yes...just like that.

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    Install an on board battery charger if you don’t have one in that console.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Palmetto Duck View Post
    Install an on board battery charger if you don’t have one in that console.
    I am planning to...any advice? It's really down to Minn Kota or ProSport, right?
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    Pro Sport 20, 3 bank...I mean there are other options but yeah, that's what it's down to.

    2 for the TM and one for the house.

    Fishing the wire to the back for the house battery is super fun.

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    Rhodan. None better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gregory View Post
    Rhodan. None better.
    while I agree with you...that on an 18 foot key west would be crazy over kill. It'll probably be what I get when I step back up to a bigger boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gregory View Post
    Rhodan. None better.
    It would probably refuse to charge my Walmart batteries...
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    Go with Rhodan, thank me later...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    It would probably refuse to charge my Walmart batteries...

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