minkota's new power anchor
 

new alternative to power poles

That anchor rod looks fairly small.

I wonder how it holds up when there is a wind or some current.

At least when a Power Pole is deployed, it's not sticking up 4' in the air obstructing fishing. The MK is always "up".

I like the Minnkota installation better. Less equipment.

It doesn't look as sturdy as the pp

what is going to be the price difference b/w this and power pole? anyone know?

Around the same price....1200-1500 comes in 6 foot and 8 foot

~ $ 4-500 +/-.

Don't PP cost almost $ 2000?

Probably close to $2k professionally installed. PP will run u around $1600 for 8ft.

my PP cost $1399. i also bought the adapter plate and wireless remote. After tax it was around $2K. I installed it myself. My guess is you will have to pay for accessories for this one too

Talon comes with a comprehensive 2-year warranty and lifetime guarantee on the spike. It is available with either a six-foot, four-inch or eight-foot, four-inch spike and choice of a black or white motor cover. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for Talon are $1,299 with a six-foot, four-inch spike and $1,449 with an eight-foot, four-inch spike. All models can be used in freshwater or saltwater and come standard with two wireless remote controls. Talon will be available to consumers this fall.

Stainless Cajun Anchor - $80 :D

No installation or maintenance required.

I have on occasion forgotten the PP was down and got on plane - some time for a while. No issues. How does the MK hold up to owner error?

When you start your engine, the MK will give you a warning if it is deployed.

:DPower pole works well give minkota a little time to build there own reputation .....

I ususally fish out the front of the boat:grinpimp:

:*****::*****:

Thy are so close to the motor that I really don't think it makes a difference. Especially if you trim the motor up to troll. I have a powerpole and think that in 4 foot or less of water that it sticking out of the back of the boat is more of a problem.

Mine's galvanized! Left out several times with ot still down and have yet to break it! Lol

x2!!! nor future electrical/hydraulic problems....only human error!:D