Minn Kota | Trolling Motor Propeller | Weedless Wedge 2 Prop | MKP-32 | 1865017

Product Overview

The Minn Kota | Trolling Motor Propeller | Weedless Wedge 2 Prop | MKP-32 | 1865017 is a high-performance marine propeller designed to deliver absolute weedless efficiency and optimal battery runtime for mid-range Minn Kota trolling motor networks. Navigating through thick lily pads, heavy freshwater hydrilla, milfoil, or dense weed mats can easily choke standard props, causing your trolling motor to bog down, trigger vibration hums, and drain your deep-cycle batteries rapidly due to severe underwater drag. The Minn Kota MKP-32 solves this environmental challenge completely by incorporating a patented 2-blade swept-back geometry featuring flared leading edges. This advanced structural profile uses continuous centrifugal force to shed weeds outward off the blade tips, allowing your vessel to slice through heavy vegetation at any speed tracking line without wrapping or stalling the motor armature.

Molded entirely from Minn Kota’s proprietary glass-reinforced composite polymer matrix, this premium propeller features an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The material is engineered to remain completely rigid under full-throttle loads, eliminating blade flex to translate every ounce of battery energy straight into forward or reverse movement. The MKP-32 is precision-balanced from the factory to eliminate lower-unit wobbling and harmonic vibration, extending the life of your motor's rubber seals while preserving absolute silent stealth when sneaking up on wary gamefish. The comprehensive replacement kit arrives fully loaded from the factory and is ready for an immediate prop swap, containing the standalone black composite propeller, an authentic steel shear pin, a heavy-duty brass prop nut, and a flat backing washer.

Key Features

• Swept-Back Weedless Wedge 2 Geometry: Features unique flared and curved leading edges that continuously push weeds away from the hub, cutting cleanly through thick cover without wrapping.
• High-Tensile Composite Material Matrix: Molded from a premium glass-reinforced polymer blend that resists impact chipping, structural warping under heavy load, and UV weathering.
• Maximizes On-Water Battery Lifespan: Precision-balanced architecture completely eliminates lower-unit wobbling and mechanical drag, drastically reducing amp draw to extend battery runtime.
• Complete Installation Fastener Pack: Arrives fully equipped with a replacement high-tensile steel shear pin, a solid brass prop nut, and a flat spacing washer for a complete hardware refresh.
• Restores Silent Steering Performance: Eliminates vibration hums and shaft play along the lower torpedo housing, preserving your stealth presentation in shallow water bays.
• Authentic OEM Part Matching: Certified as an original Minn Kota factory accessory, guaranteeing an absolute, flush physical seat onto your trolling motor's 3-5/8 inch diameter hub.

Compatibility Information

The Minn Kota Weedless Wedge 2 Prop MKP-32 (part number 1865017) features a highly specific compatibility layout centered around the diameter of your trolling motor's lower unit torpedo housing. It is engineered explicitly to fit Minn Kota motors utilizing a 3-5/8 inch motor diameter hub.

This includes extensive compatibility with specific power brackets across the modern and legacy **Minn Kota PowerDrive, PowerDrive V2, Terrova, Maxxum, and Fortrex** bow and transom families carrying a **55lb, 65lb, 70lb, or 80lb thrust rating** operating on 12V or 24V electrical grids. It is critical to note that the MKP-32 **will not fit** smaller 30lb to 50lb motors (which use a 3-1/4 inch hub, like the MKP-2) nor will it fit massive 112lb thrust motors (which utilize a larger 4-inch hub, like the MKP-38). It is fully rated and approved for use in both freshwater and saltwater motor lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the performance difference between this Weedless Wedge 2 prop and a standard Power Prop?

The choice between the Weedless Wedge 2 (MKP-32) and a standard Power Prop comes down to your primary operating environments. A standard Power Prop features wide, aggressive individual blades optimized for achieving maximum top-end speed and open-water acceleration against strong river currents, but it can easily trap and wrap thick weeds. The Weedless Wedge 2 utilizes a highly specialized swept-back design built explicitly for weed evasion. It allows you to navigate through dense hydrilla and lily pads without choking the lower unit, though it sacrifices a very slight amount of raw open-water forward thrust to achieve that absolute stealth.

How tightly should I tighten the brass prop nut when installing the MKP-32?

When fastening the heavy-duty brass prop nut onto the threaded end of your trolling motor shaft, it is vital to tighten it down securely without crushing the components. Using a standard 1/2-inch wrench or a specialized Minn Kota prop wrench tool, tighten the nut clockwise until it makes firm physical contact with the flat washer and the propeller hub, then give it an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn to lock it in place. Never use a high-powered electric impact driver to tighten the prop nut, as excessive mechanical torque can easily strip the brass threads, snap the armature tip, or crack the composite plastic hub of your propeller.

What is the purpose of the small steel pin included in this prop kit?

The small steel pin is called a shear pin, and it serves as a critical mechanical safety fuse designed to protect your trolling motor's internal electric motor from catastrophic structural damage. When you are tracking along a shallow flat or weedy marsh bank and the spinning propeller violently strikes a solid underwater hazard—such as a large rock, concrete boat ramp, or heavy submerged log—the shear pin is engineered to snap in half intentionally. This mechanical break decouples the prop from the engine, preventing the high-impact shock from bending the main steel armature shaft or shattering the internal magnets, allowing you to easily replace the pin rather than the entire motor.

Can I safely use this black replacement propeller on a white Minn Kota Riptide saltwater motor?

Yes, absolutely. From a purely structural, mechanical, and physical standpoint, the MKP-32 Weedless Wedge 2 Prop is fully compatible with white Minn Kota Riptide saltwater trolling motor models, provided the Riptide motor carries a matching thrust rating between 55lb and 80lb with a 3-5/8 inch hub diameter. Minn Kota’s composite props are completely inert and non-metallic, meaning they contain no components that can rust, pit, or suffer from galvanic corrosion in high-salinity coastal bays. The only difference is cosmetic—installing this black prop onto a white Riptide lower unit will create a black-and-white contrast layout, but it will deliver the exact same high-thrust performance.

Why is my trolling motor vibrating loudly after installing this new replacement prop?

If your trolling motor exhibits a loud humming noise or heavy physical vibration after installing the MKP-32, it is typically caused by one of two installation alignment issues. First, check to ensure that the internal steel shear pin is sitting perfectly centered inside its shaft slot and has not slid slightly to one side, which will cause the propeller to seat crookedly. Second, inspect the prop shaft itself for any tangled loops of braided fishing line wrapped behind the prop. A buildup of compressed fishing line can push the prop forward out of balance and can quickly destroy the lower unit's rubber oil seals, allowing water to leak into the electric motor compartment.

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.