Minn Kota's Engine Mount motors are ideal for fishing boats, or for turning recreational boats (like runabouts or pontoons) into fishing boats. The EM motor mounts permanently on the cavitation plate of our outboard or I/O lower unit, keeping the deck and transom of the boat clear. No stowing or deploying required. Once on plane, the EM rides completely out of the water, and will not interfere with the normal performance of your boat or engine.Single or dual motor composite mounting bracket has strength properties similar to aluminumNew control module features potted electronics sealed into an aluminum housing for optimal protection against heat and water damageNew corded control can be handheld or mounted at the helm, and includes an 18' cordAll mounting hardware included, for easy installationManufacturer's 2-year warranty
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5
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4 of 4 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Minn Kota® Engine Mount Freshwater Trolling Motors
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
EM 160,September 16, 2007
By nr
"Installed on 1998 Sea Ray 190 bowrider. Removed lower unit to mount as close to engine as possible as per instructions. Would make a template and drill from the bottom of the cavitation plate but had to service seals anyways. Mounting hardware slightly interferes with trim tab. Ran today on slight breeze and no chop. Max speed was 3.5 mph. As mentioned in other reviews, reverse is worthless. Cannot get into shallows as outdrive must be all the way down to operate. Does have a significant impact on getting on plane and causes cavitation in sharp turns. All in all, it has delivered trolling speed to my boat but at the cost of performance of normal operation. Yes I can still get on plane but am limited to the trim being all the way up. I prefer it a bit down with nose up in chop and this is not going to be possible. My biggest apprehension (owned the unit for 3 weeks before installing) with installing was the relative long path to removal and getting back to normal on the anti-cavitationplate if I didn't like it. Hoping that pulling the tube is still an option. If not, I might as well just by a fishing boat."
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Minn Kota® Engine Mount Freshwater Trolling Motors
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
MK80/EM Minn Kota motor mount.,August 28, 2007
By Peregrine
"MK80/EM installed on Larson 18.6 with 130 hp Johnstone outboard motor. There is a 13 inch minimum required between outboard fin and water surface. I measured the distance on an empty boat as 14 inches. Found that the motor prop cavitates unless there are at least 6 people in the boat. Installtion was easy, but it was challenging to tighten the SS bolts between mount and leg. Otherwise, the motor works well and has sufficient power against stiff winds. Absolutely silent and powers off and on to boat lift with no problem. Batteries last a long time - FISHING has been phenomenal!"
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Review 3 for Minn Kota® Engine Mount Freshwater Trolling Motors
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
More than I expected,August 1, 2007
By JD
"I purchased a 24V dual composite motor and placed it on a 30' Party Cruser. It has much more power than I expected. I can un-dock and leave the marina without starting my engine. Trolling all night long is not a problem. I have yet to run down the batteries. The transom mounting bracket is a composite material not metal. The leads to the control unit and motor were long enough to reach anywhere I needed. I would not hesitate to purchace it again."
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Minn Kota® Engine Mount Freshwater Trolling Motors
Overall Rating:
5
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MK 55-EM,May 6, 2006
By Whaler Guyfrom Acworth, GA
"Installed the MK 55-EM on my 2005 90 HP Mercury last week (05/01/06) and it performed flawlessly. Pleanty of power to push my 17 foot Boston Whaler against a 15 MPH wind. The unit was very quiet and responsive and didn't interfere with the normal operation of my engine even at high speed. It did however add about 6 inches of overall legnth to my rig making it a little tricky to fit in my garage. I had to paint over the black arrow on the remote with white paint because it is difficult to see against the black background and a battery condition indicator on the remote would be wonderful, otherwise this product is a welcomed addition to my rig and nicely done."
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Fishing
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