{"product_id":"rhodan-slide-mounting-puck-gen-5-trolling-motor-am10054","title":"Rhodan Slide Mounting Puck for Gen 5 GPS Trolling Motors (AM10054)","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Rhodan AM10054 is an acetal slide-in mounting puck for Gen 5 Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motors. It gives you a second quick-mount location so you can slide your motor on and off, or move it between boats, in seconds without unbolting anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhodan AM10054 is a slide-in mounting puck for Gen 5 Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motors. It sounds simple, and it is, but if you own a Rhodan you already know how much a second mounting point can change your setup. This is the base that lets you slide your motor on and off in seconds, or move it from one boat to another, without pulling tools out or unbolting the whole assembly. It's molded from acetal, a tough, low-friction engineering plastic that stands up to constant sun, salt, and the repeated slide-on, slide-off cycle it's built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the problem it solves. A Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motor is a serious piece of gear, and most owners mount it once and leave it. But plenty of anglers run more than one boat, a bay boat and a flats skiff, say, or they want to pull the motor off for storage, transport, or security between trips. Bolting and unbolting the mount every time is a chore nobody enjoys. The slide puck fixes that. You install a puck at each spot you want to use, and the motor's matching slide base drops into any of them and locks in place. Now the motor moves with you, and the pucks stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Gen 5 version, cut specifically for the slide-mount design used on Rhodan's fifth-generation motors. That compatibility matters, because the puck and the motor's base have to mate precisely for the connection to be secure and rattle-free out on the water. Using the right generation puck means the motor seats the way Rhodan engineered it to, with a solid, confident lock rather than slop. If you're running a Gen 5 Rhodan, this is the puck that matches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acetal material deserves a mention because it's the right choice for this job. It's dimensionally stable, so it holds its shape and its tolerances in heat and cold. It's self-lubricating and low-friction, so the slide action stays smooth season after season instead of binding up. And it shrugs off UV and saltwater, the two things that destroy lesser plastics on a boat that lives outdoors. You want this part to just work, quietly, for years, and the material is a big reason it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important note on installation, and please read this before you order. The AM10054 is the puck itself. The mounting hardware is sold separately as the Rhodan AM10057 hardware kit, which is the slide-puck hardware set for Gen 5 motors. If you're setting up a fresh mounting location, you'll want to add that kit so you have the correct fasteners to secure the puck to your deck or track. Buying them together means you've got everything you need to get the new spot ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho needs one? Any Gen 5 Rhodan owner who wants more than one place to run their motor. Add a puck to your second boat and share one motor across both. Add one to a trailer or storage rack and pull the motor off between trips so it's not sitting out. Add one at the bow and another spot you occasionally fish from and switch as the day calls for it. It's a small part with an outsized effect on how flexible your Rhodan setup can be. Set your locations, drop the motor in, and go fishing. That's the whole idea, and this puck is what makes it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as building out a system rather than buying a single accessory. Each puck you add is another place your Rhodan can live, and because they're all cut to the same Gen 5 slide standard, the motor treats them identically. There's no re-learning, no re-calibrating, and no fumbling with a different mount at each spot. You get the same solid, repeatable connection every time, whether you're dropping the motor onto your primary boat at dawn or moving it to the skiff for an afternoon on the flats. For anglers who value their time on the water, that consistency is exactly what you want from a mounting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlide-in mounting puck for Gen 5 Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdds a second, third, or more quick-mount locations so the motor moves with you\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlide your motor on and off in seconds, no tools and no unbolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded from tough, low-friction acetal for smooth, repeatable slide action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcetal resists UV, saltwater, and the constant on-off cycle it's built for\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecisely matched to the Gen 5 slide-mount design for a secure, rattle-free lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for owners running more than one boat or removing the motor for storage or transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires the separately sold Rhodan AM10057 hardware kit to mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact base stays put while the motor drops into any installed puck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Rhodan reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does this puck actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a slide-in base for a Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motor. Install a puck at any location you want to run the motor, and the motor's matching slide base drops in and locks. It lets you move the motor on, off, or between boats in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich motors does the AM10054 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the Gen 5 version, cut for the slide-mount design used on Rhodan's fifth-generation GPS Anchor trolling motors. Make sure your motor is a Gen 5 for a correct, secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the mounting hardware come with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The AM10054 is the puck only. The fasteners are sold separately as the Rhodan AM10057 hardware kit for Gen 5 slide pucks. If you're setting up a new location, add that kit so you have everything to secure the puck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy would I want more than one puck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSo one motor can serve more than one spot. Many anglers run two boats and want to share a single motor, or they add a puck at a storage or transport point to pull the motor off between trips. Each installed puck is another place the motor can drop into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the puck made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's molded from acetal, a tough engineering plastic that's dimensionally stable, low-friction, and resistant to UV and saltwater. That's what keeps the slide action smooth and the part durable in a marine environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the motor sit securely in the puck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, when you use the correct Gen 5 puck. The puck and the motor's slide base are designed to mate precisely, so the motor seats with a solid lock rather than any play or rattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I move my motor between two boats with this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what it's for. Install a puck on each boat, and you can slide the same motor from one to the other in seconds, so you don't need a second motor to cover both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need any tools to swap the motor once the pucks are installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Once each puck is mounted, the motor slides in and locks by hand. The tools only come out when you're first installing a puck at a new location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodan Slide Mounting Puck for Gen 5 GPS Trolling Motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM10054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810149170560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrolling Motor Mounting Puck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-in puck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodan Gen 5 (Gen-V) GPS Anchor trolling motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary quick-mount base for the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded in Box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting puck only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodan AM10057 hardware kit, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodan Marine Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS Anchor trolling motor mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does this puck actually do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a slide-in base for a Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motor. 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