Minn Kota Talon 3-Piece Jackplate Bracket Side-Mount Anchor

The Minn Kota 1810340 is the side-mount jackplate bracket for the Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor system - the bracket that lets you install a Talon on the side of your hydraulic jackplate rather than directly on the transom. For boats with hydraulic jackplates (the typical setup on serious bass boats and walleye boats with high-performance outboards), the side-mount bracket is the meaningful install solution because directly transom-mounting a Talon would conflict with the jackplate's vertical motion - it's the wrong geometry for jackplate-equipped boats.

What this bracket actually does. The Minn Kota Talon is a vertical-deploying shallow-water anchor - a stainless-steel pole that drops straight down off the back of the boat to spike into the bottom and hold the boat in place in shallow water (the typical fishing application is for bass / walleye / inshore saltwater fishing in 2-10 feet of water where a traditional anchor would foul or where the angler wants to hold position quickly without paying out chain). The Talon needs a solid mounting structure on the back of the boat. For boats without a hydraulic jackplate, the Talon mounts directly to the transom. For boats with a jackplate, you can't use the transom mount - the geometry conflicts with the jackplate's vertical motion - the Talon would either move with the jackplate (you don't want that - the Talon needs to stay stable) or the jackplate would move into the Talon's mounting position (creating mechanical interference). The 1810340 jackplate bracket solves this: the Talon mounts to the side of the jackplate housing rather than the transom, with the bracket providing the geometry transition.

Three-piece modular design. The bracket breaks down into three pieces for shipping and install. The modular design also lets you adjust the bracket's geometry to fit different jackplate configurations: the upper bracket attaches to the jackplate's upper mounting points, the lower bracket attaches to the jackplate's lower points (or to the transom directly depending on the install), and the offset arm connects the two with adjustable offset angle. For boats with non-standard jackplate geometry (taller-than-typical jackplates, unusual setback configurations), the modular bracket adjusts to fit where a one-piece bracket wouldn't.

Port or starboard mounting. The bracket installs on either the port or starboard side of the jackplate. For boats running a single Talon, choose the side that doesn't conflict with other transom-mounted hardware (typical: starboard if the boat has a transom-mounted ladder on the port side, or whichever side has clear mounting access). For boats running dual Talons (one on each side), order two of the 1810340 brackets and install one on each side.

Variable setback - fits jackplates down to 4 inches. The bracket fits jackplates with setbacks (the horizontal distance from the boat's transom face to the outboard's mounting plate) down to 4 inches - covers virtually all production jackplates in the recreational marine market. Larger setbacks (6, 8, 10, 12 inches) also work. The variable-setback adjustability is meaningful for boats with non-standard jackplate setbacks where a fixed-geometry bracket wouldn't reach.

Adjustable offset angle. The offset arm between the upper and lower bracket pieces has angular adjustment - lets you fine-tune the Talon's deployment angle relative to the boat's transom. For boats where the perfectly-vertical Talon deployment isn't quite the right geometry (the Talon clears better with a slight aft cant, or the Talon's stowed position fits better with a slight forward cant), the adjustable offset gives you the flexibility to optimize the install for your specific boat.

Anodized aluminum construction. The bracket is anodized aluminum - the corrosion-resistant finish that handles saltwater spray, freshwater immersion, and decades of typical service without significant degradation. Silver anodized finish blends with most boat aesthetics (most outboards and jackplates are silver / black, the silver bracket fits visually). Hard-coat anodizing (the spec used on the 1810340) is meaningfully more durable than standard anodizing.

Compatible with most jackplate designs. The bracket fits the major jackplate brands and designs in the recreational marine market - Atlas, Bob's Machine Shop, T-H Marine, CMC, and similar brands. The mounting hole patterns and the offset geometry work with the typical hydraulic jackplate layouts. For non-standard jackplates (custom one-off jackplates, very old discontinued jackplates with non-standard mounting patterns), check the install template against your specific jackplate's mounting hole pattern before ordering.

Better fit with Evinrude G2 outboards. The legacy bracket designs had clearance issues with the Evinrude G2 outboard's distinctive cowling shape. The 1810340 redesign has improved geometry that clears the G2 cowl without interference. If you're running a G2 outboard (or considering a G2 repower), the 1810340 is the bracket version you'll want. The bracket works equally well with all other major outboard brands (note: Evinrude exited the outboard market in 2020, so G2 outboards are now in a service-only support phase).

What's included. The three bracket pieces (upper bracket, lower bracket, offset arm), mounting hardware (stainless steel through-bolts, washers, lock nuts), and the install manual. Required separately: the Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor itself (sold separately - this is the bracket only, not the complete Talon system), and the marine sealant for the through-bolt holes.

Install. Determine the correct mounting position on your jackplate (consult the install manual for the recommended mounting points based on your specific jackplate model). Drill the mounting holes through the jackplate housing using marine-grade drill bits. Use marine sealant in the holes to prevent water intrusion (especially important for jackplates with cored composite housings). Bolt the upper and lower brackets to the jackplate using the supplied stainless hardware. Connect the offset arm and set the desired offset angle. Bolt the Talon's mounting plate to the bracket's Talon-side surface. Total install time is typically 2-4 hours for a competent boat owner with the right tools.

Five-year limited warranty. Minn Kota's warranty for the Talon bracket and accessories. Service runs through the Minn Kota authorized service network.