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Minn Kota MKR-8 Rubber Expanding Quick Nuts for Blind Deck Mounting

Minn Kota MKR-8 - Quick Nuts Mounting Hardware

1865100
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Compatibility:

✅ Universal Fit
Designed for blind-mounting applications including:
• Minn Kota Quick Release Brackets (MKA-16, MKA-21, MKA-51, etc.)
• Direct-to-deck trolling motor installations
• Fish finder gimbal brackets and marine electronics
• Standard rod holders and track systems

The Ultimate "Blind Mounting" Solution

Installing a trolling motor bracket but can't reach underneath your boat deck to attach the nuts and washers? The Minn Kota MKR-8 Quick Nuts are specifically designed to solve this exact problem. Simply drop these specialized rubber expanding nuts into your drilled holes from the top. As you tighten the included stainless steel bolts down, the rubber casing compresses and expands against the underside of the deck, creating a rock-solid, waterproof anchor without ever needing access from below.

As a bonus, the heavy-duty rubber construction acts as a built-in shock absorber, isolating your expensive electronics from brutal hull vibrations while running in rough water or trailering down the highway.

Skip the hardware store headache. Order genuine Minn Kota installation accessories from a Canadian Authorized Service Center and get exactly what you need with duty-free, fast shipping across Canada.

🔧 INSTALLATION NOTE: While originally designed for securing trolling motor quick-release brackets, these versatile expanding nuts are also phenomenal for mounting heavy fish finder gimbals, rod holders, or any other deck accessories where under-hull access is impossible.

📦 Product Specs:

  • Part Number: 1865100 (MKR-8)
  • Feature: Rubber expanding anchor design
  • Hardware: Includes stainless steel bolts and washers
🍁 Why Buy from PTG Electronics?
We are Canada’s specialized marine electronics hub and authorized service center. Unlike American retailers, we stock our inventory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You get your gear faster with zero customs fees or hidden duties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How exactly do these expanding nuts work?

You drill a hole in your deck and insert the rubber MKR-8 Quick Nut from the top until it sits flush. Then, you place your bracket over the hole and insert the provided bolt. As you tighten the bolt with a screwdriver, it pulls a threaded brass insert up through the inside of the rubber sleeve, causing the rubber to bunch up and expand tightly against the underside of the fiberglass or aluminum deck.

Are these strong enough to hold a 112lb thrust trolling motor?

Yes! Minn Kota engineered these specifically to handle the high torque of bow-mount trolling motors. The expanded rubber creates a massive footprint under the deck, dispersing the load to prevent pull-out while simultaneously absorbing the motor's vibration.

Do I have to pay import duties if I order this to Ontario or Alberta?

Absolutely not. Because PTG Electronics is a fully Authorized Service Center based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, all of our inventory is already in Canada. You get fast, duty-free shipping nationwide with zero surprise border fees.