Minn Kota | Talon Setback Bracket Riser | 6" | Mount Extension | 1810220

Product Overview

The Minn Kota | Talon Setback Bracket Riser | 6" | Mount Extension | 1810220 is a heavy-duty, tournament-grade structural marine rigging component engineered to deliver an additional 6 inches of vertical lift and horizontal clearance for your transom-mounted shallow water anchor system. When rigging modern fishing vessels, bass boats, and multi-species hulls with vertical anchors, structural clearances are incredibly tight. Outboard engine cowlings are wider than ever, and items like trim tabs, steering line bundles, hull sponsons, and transom swimming steps frequently overlap with standard mounting tracks. The Minn Kota 1810220 solves this spatial layout conflict completely by working as a structural riser block that bolts directly between your primary jackplate adapter bracket and the universal Talon mount, raising the anchor tower's mounting position by a full 6 inches.

CNC-machined entirely from premium, high-tensile extruded marine aluminum, this structural extension features a robust monoblock form factor engineered without weak welds to handle extreme mechanical leverage. When a 12 or 15-foot Talon anchor deploys into a hard, packed lake bed, it generates intense rotational torque across the bracket mount. The MKA-51 riser absorbs these structural loads effortlessly with zero flexing, twisting, or metallic rattling. The aluminum core is treated with an industrial hard-coat black anodized finish, providing exceptional defense against scratching, sun fading, and high-salinity coastal saltwater pitting. The kit comes fully equipped for immediate installation, containing the standalone 6-inch structural aluminum riser plate, premium marine-grade stainless steel bolts, lock washers, and specialized anti-seize thread lubricant to ensure a permanent, rock-solid installation.

Key Features

• 6-Inch Vertical Lift Extension: Delivers a full 6 inches of added vertical clearance, allowing the anchor tower to sit high enough to cleanly clear tall transom trim, swimming ladders, and low hull sponsons.
• Universal Ambidextrous Geometry: Features a versatile symmetrical layout that can be installed seamlessly on either the Port (left) or Starboard (right) side of the outboard motor without requiring separate specialized brackets.
• Monoblock Extruded Aluminum Core: CNC-machined from a single block of high-strength marine aluminum to ensure maximum shear resistance and completely eliminate weld fatigue under load.
• Industrial Hard-Anodized Finish: Coated with a premium black anodized layer that shields the aluminum core from salt air corrosion, sun fading, and mechanical scratches.
• Advanced Anti-Rattle Structural Tightness: Engineered with exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances to fully absorb torque and eliminate mechanical rattling, preserving silent stealth while fishing.
• Premium Stainless Fasteners Included: Ships complete with high-tensile marine-grade stainless steel bolts, lock washers, and anti-seize compound to guarantee a permanent, rust-free installation.
• Direct Factory Template Matching: Pre-drilled with Minn Kota's exact hole indexing template to align seamlessly with Talon universal brackets and jackplate adapter plates, removing the need for custom fabrication.

Compatibility Information

The Minn Kota 1810220 Setback Bracket Riser features a specialized compatibility matrix configured uniquely for Minn Kota's electromechanical vertical anchor family. It is custom-machined to bolt directly into **all models of the Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor series**, including 8-foot, 10-foot, 12-foot, and 15-foot tower configurations. It serves as an intermediate spacer block that stacks directly between the standard Talon side-mount adapter bracket and Minn Kota's premium 3-piece jackplate brackets (such as part number 1810340) or sandwich-style transom plates.

Its ambidextrous engineering allows it to be used interchangeably on either the **Port or Starboard side** of your outboard motor layout, making it an excellent choice for rigging dual-anchor configurations. This riser block is **not designed for or compatible with Minn Kota Raptor hydraulic anchors**, which utilize separate folding arm geometry and alternative mounting bracket spacing templates. It is fully rated and approved for use in both freshwater and high-salinity coastal saltwater environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a 6-inch riser block like the 1810220 necessary compared to a standard flush mount?

A 6-inch riser block is necessary if your boat features a specialized hull shape or stern accessories that sit directly in the travel path of a standard-mounted anchor tower. This includes boats equipped with oversized transom-mounted swimming platforms, deep trim tab fins, complex hydraulic steering linkages, or low-hanging structural fiberglass hull sponsons typical of modern bass boats. Raising the anchor mount base by 6 inches elevates the entire tower housing, ensuring that when the engine is turned fully from lock to lock or trimmed up to plane, no components can collide, protecting your outboard cowling from expensive structural damage.

Can I combine two of these 1810220 riser blocks together to get 12 inches of total vertical lift?

No, Minn Kota strictly advises against stacking multiple riser brackets or extension blocks together in series to achieve a greater height. Stacking plates creates an excessive amount of mechanical leverage and significantly increases the structural stress acting against your jackplate or transom bolts. When a heavy 15-foot Talon anchor is driven into the lake bed, the rotational force could cause stacked plates to twist, bend, or warp, which can strip the threads or crack your fiberglass hull. If you require more than 6 inches of clearance, you should look into adjusting your primary jackplate adapter plate slots or physically relocating the main mount base.

What is thread galling, and why is the included anti-seize compound necessary during assembly?

Thread galling, often called cold-welding, is a severe form of mechanical wear that happens when stainless steel fasteners are threaded tightly together without proper lubrication. The high friction and intense pressure between the matching threads cause the metal surfaces to lock, heat up, and fuse together permanently before the nut is fully seated. Once galled, the hardware cannot be tightened further or backed out without snapping the bolt entirely. Applying the included anti-seize compound to the threads before assembly completely prevents galling, ensures smooth installation, and allows you to safely adjust or remove the bracket down the road.

Will adding this 6-inch riser cause my trolling motor or anchor tower to rattle at high speeds?

No, the Minn Kota 1810220 riser block will not introduce any rattling, loosening, or vibration if it is torqued down to factory specifications during installation. The riser is CNC-machined from a single block of premium extruded aluminum with exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances, ensuring a flat, perfectly flush structural seat against your primary mounting plate. When the high-tensile stainless steel hardware is fully tightened down with lock washers, it creates a rigid compression lock that fully absorbs motor torque and dampens vibrations, preserving your silent stealth on the water.

Is this black anodized aluminum riser safe to use in coastal saltwater environments?

Yes, absolutely. While this bracket features a sleek black finish typical of freshwater tournament bass boat rigs, it is constructed entirely from premium high-grade marine aluminum and finished with a factory hard-anodized surface treatment. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that integrates the protective oxide layer directly into the aluminum substrate itself. This means the finish is physically incapable of peeling, chipping, or bubbling off, and it provides exceptional defense against salt air pitting and galvanic corrosion. Simply rinse the bracket with fresh water along with your boat after each saltwater trip to keep it looking brand new.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.