1854017 - Minn Kota RTA-17 Riptide Composite Quick Release Bracket

RTA-17 Composite Quick Release Bracket

Easily remove your electric-steer, bow-mount trolling motor. High-yield composite construction is super strong and impervious to corrosion. Low-profile design leaves deck clear when motor is removed. Locking handle with stainless steel pins can be secured with padlock (padlock not included, sold separately).NOTE: Not for use with 72" shaft length motors. 

Features:

• Allows trolling motor to be quickly removed from and reattached to boat deck
• Low-profile design attaches trolling motor to top bracket and drops in over deck-mounted puck
• Composite construction resistant to rust, corrosion, and discoloration
• Includes stainless steel mounting hardware and locking pin
• Locking handle can be secured with padlock (not included) for additional security
• Compatible with Riptide Ulterra, Riptide Terrova, Riptide ST, Riptide PowerDrive, and Riptide SP

NOTE: Not for use with any 112 lbs. thrust motors or any motor with a shaft length of 72” or longer. Instead use the RTA-54 model.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The Minn Kota RTA-17 Riptide Composite Quick Release Bracket, part number 1854017, facilitates the rapid removal and reattachment of electric-steer, bow-mount trolling motors from a boat deck. This bracket is constructed from a high-yield composite material, offering resistance to rust, corrosion, and discoloration, which contributes to its durability in marine environments. Its low-profile design ensures the deck remains clear when the trolling motor is dismounted. The unit includes a locking handle with stainless steel pins that can be secured with a padlock (sold separately) for enhanced security. This product is intended for users who require the flexibility to quickly detach their trolling motor for storage, transport, or maintenance, without needing to fully unmount the hardware. It is designed for compatibility with specific Riptide series motors, excluding those with 72-inch shaft lengths or 112 lbs. thrust.