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http://www.minnkotamotors.com/company/p ... Talon.aspx

LOOKING TO GET ONE THIS WINTER

That thing is huge. I wonder what the specs are for that beast. They need to make one that is incorporated into a Troller, or even and add-on to exsisting trollers.

Good Lord that thing is massive.

I want to see the specs on it. I'm still thinking about the Wang Anchor.

My guess would be they wouldn't come out with anything heavier than the PP..... The only early concern would be the battery draw when it's in "rough water" mode... I guess you up your battery???

Barhopr wrote:That thing is huge.

no kidding.. here is the guy in the back - in another shot.... better have a big, strong transom

Looks to be the same size as a power pole...look forward to seeing one in person. Looks like its driven by a worm gear.

I am glad to see that Minn Kota is challenging Power pole. Power pole has been the trend setter and with that setting the price. Hopefully MK model would be a bit cheaper and will start a price war with Power pole and we see the prices come down a bit on a very cool not really needed item for fishing.

Talon Features:

* Anchoring force 60-80 lbs
* Depth range 6’4” and 8’4”
* System weight 33lbs
* Clear Anodized Aluminum
* Warranty at over 350+ ASC’s
* Warranty – 2 year comprehensive + Spike - Unconditional Lifetime
(labor 2 years)

Electro-mechanical cable- driven design

Takes ~1/3 the installation time

Vertical height and up to 30 degree transom angle adjustment for
installation flexibility

Fully Extend Time: 4.5 sec 6’ and 6.0 sec 8’

Built in Wireless w/ 2 remotes

Auto Up/Down
Single touch deployment – press “down” on remote twice / once on
anchor control panel and it “finds bottom” automatically
Single touch retract - one press of “up” on either control panel or
remote and the anchor will fully retract

Auto-Drive (always “on”)
An automatic sequence of 3 attempts at anchoring into the bottom
1st attempt ~60lbs of force, waits 3 seconds
2nd attempt ~70bs of force, waits 3 seconds
3rd attempt ~80lbs of force…sequence complete

Rough Water Mode
3-stage anchoring sequence is repeated three times with 10 second
pause between each sequence(9 total anchoring hits)

Built in Wave Absorption
Functions like a floating suspension that allows ~7” of “float” to
prevent the anchor from becoming unseated due to wakes and chop

Anchor Depth Indicator Lights ~1 foot of deployment per LED
*Quick-Release Bracket for Easy Removal
*Deployment Notification Alarm at Engine Startup: Sounds and
audible alarm if the ignition is turn-on while the anchor is deployed -
this is included with each unit, but optional for the user to install

Power loss crank to manually raise in case of emergency

Amp Draw:
Deploy – 10 Amp peak (no load)
Stow – 18 Amp peak

Noise - Talon motor is at the top of the unit external to the water and
is electric motor

galantnole wrote:Good Lord that thing is massive.

I want to see the specs on it. I'm still thinking about the Wang Anchor.

Here is something similar to the Wang Anchor made by some local folks http://www.skinnywaterproducts.com/anchor_pole.htm

Wonder what the cost is.

The retail on the minnkota site said $1200+ for 6ft and $1400+ for 8ft.

Just Fish wrote:

galantnole wrote:Good Lord that thing is massive.

I want to see the specs on it. I'm still thinking about the Wang Anchor.

Here is something similar to the Wang Anchor made by some local folks http://www.skinnywaterproducts.com/anchor_pole.htm

I really like the WANG on my boat, but I'm either going with this or the PP as well. The only draw back (IMHO) to the WANG or any "stake-out" product is you're the one staking it out! The times I've been up front on the TM it sure would be handy to hit the remote and stop the boat vs. walking back (making noise, etc) and staking out. I know you can get bow mounts, etc but I like the transom mount as I think it keeps the boat pointed in a more desirable direction... I'm still figuring my stuff out though... I don't do much staking out on the lake here.