{"product_id":"minn-kota-1862042-quick-release-bracket-cable-steer-bow-mount-short-shaft","title":"Minn Kota Quick Release Bracket – Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Motors, Short Shaft (Part #1862042)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMinn Kota Quick Release Bracket – Short Shaft, Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Motors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Minn Kota 1862042 Quick Release Bracket makes it fast and easy to remove your cable-steer bow-mount trolling motor from the boat — no tools, no hassle. Built from extruded aluminum with a side-screw locking mechanism, it holds the motor securely while underway and releases cleanly when you need to stow or transport. Reinforced to handle the higher torque output of QUEST series motors, it's a durable upgrade over standard mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtruded Aluminum Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lightweight yet rigid; resists corrosion and flex under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-Screw Locking System\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides a quiet, rattle-free lock that releases quickly when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUEST-Rated Torque Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e – Engineered to handle the increased torque of high-thrust QUEST series motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Hardware Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comes with both 5\/16\" and 1\/4\" stainless steel mounting fasteners for a complete installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable-steer bow-mount trolling motors with foot control shafts \u003cstrong\u003e45\" and shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable-steer bow-mount trolling motors with hand control shafts \u003cstrong\u003e52\" and shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Minn Kota QUEST series motors, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-ultrex-quest-bow-mount-trolling-motor-90-115-lb-45-shaft-24-36v\"\u003eUltrex QUEST 45\" Shaft\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-ultrex-quest-bow-mount-trolling-motor-90-115-lb-52-shaft-24-36v\"\u003eUltrex QUEST 52\" Shaft\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for hand-steer or transom-mount motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1862042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extruded aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16\" and 1\/4\" stainless steel mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foot control ≤45\", Hand control ≤52\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1862052-quick-release-bracket-for-cable-steer-motors-for-57-72-foot-control-and-62-hand-control-motors\"\u003eMinn Kota 1862052 Quick Release Bracket – Long Shaft (57–72\" Foot Control, 62\" Hand Control)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1854056-quest-quick-release-bracket-black\"\u003eMinn Kota QUEST Quick Release Bracket – Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1854055-quest-quick-release-bracket-white\"\u003eMinn Kota QUEST Quick Release Bracket – White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1854064-mka-64-quick-release-bracket-black\"\u003eMinn Kota MKA-64 Quick Release Bracket – Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bracket is the right choice for customers running a cable-steer bow-mount motor on a shorter shaft — most commonly a 45\" foot-control setup on a bass boat or aluminum fishing boat. It’s particularly well-suited for QUEST series installations where the higher torque output demands a bracket rated beyond standard capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm shaft length and control type (foot vs. hand) before ordering — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1862052-quick-release-bracket-for-cable-steer-motors-for-57-72-foot-control-and-62-hand-control-motors\"\u003e1862052\u003c\/a\u003e covers longer shafts (57–72\" foot control, 62\" hand control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth 5\/16\" and 1\/4\" hardware are included — no additional fasteners needed for a standard installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe side-screw locking design eliminates the rattle common with older bracket styles — a frequent customer complaint worth mentioning at point of sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor non-cable-steer or transom-mount applications, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-1854023-mka-23-composite-scissors-quick-release-bracket\"\u003eMKA-23 Composite Scissors Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minn-kota-accessories-rigging\"\u003efull Minn Kota Accessories \u0026amp; Rigging collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51257010290724,"sku":"27-1862042","price":309.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/27-1862042.jpg?v=1786687147","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/minn-kota-1862042-quick-release-bracket-cable-steer-bow-mount-short-shaft","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}