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Minn Kota MKA-42 Extruded Aluminum Quick Release Trolling Motor Bracket

Minn Kota MKA-42 - Aluminum Quick Release Bracket

1862014
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Compatibility:

✅ Direct Fit
Engineered for cable-steer and hand-control scissor mounts with SHORT shafts:
• Ultrex / Ultrex QUEST (45" shaft or shorter)
• Fortrex (45" shaft or shorter)
• Maxxum (45" shaft foot-control, or up to 52" hand-control)
• Edge

❌ NOT Compatible
Will not safely support:
• Long-shaft cable-steer motors (52", 62", or 72" shafts)
• Electric-steer motors (Terrova, Ulterra, PowerDrive - these require the MKA-32 or MKA-51)

Rock-Solid Security for Cable-Steer Motors

Easily remove your heavy scissor-mount trolling motor for secure storage, trailering, or to fit a custom boat cover. The Minn Kota MKA-42 Quick Release Bracket is built from rugged extruded aluminum and features a heavy-duty side-locking screw. This design pulls the upper and lower plates tightly together, creating a quiet, zero-play connection that won't rattle and spook fish when you are navigating rough water.

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🚨 CRITICAL SHAFT LENGTH WARNING: This bracket is only rated for 45" and shorter foot-control motors, and 52" and shorter hand-control motors. If your foot-control motor has a 52-inch or 62-inch shaft, you MUST purchase the heavier-duty Minn Kota MKA-52/62 bracket instead to handle the extra torque.

📦 Product Specs:

  • Part Number: 1862014 (MKA-42)
  • Material: Extruded Aluminum
  • Locking Mechanism: Threaded side screw (Padlock compatible)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bracket rattle when I am running in rough water?

No. The MKA-42 utilizes a specialized extruded aluminum design combined with a heavy-duty side-locking screw. As you tighten this side screw, it compresses the upper and lower bracket plates securely together, eliminating the deck noise and rattling common with cheaper pin-style brackets.

Can I secure this bracket with a padlock to prevent theft?

Yes. Once the side screw is fully tightened down, the bracket features a dedicated hole designed to accept a standard padlock (sold separately). When locked, the side screw cannot be backed out, safely securing your expensive motor to the boat deck.

Can I use this bracket if my Ultrex has a 52-inch shaft?

No, absolutely not. Because a longer 52-inch or 62-inch shaft creates significantly more leverage and torque on the bow mount when deployed, this MKA-42 bracket is not rated to safely hold it. For any foot-control motor with a shaft 52 inches or longer, you must upgrade to the heavier-duty MKA-52/62 aluminum bracket.