Power Poles on Detwiler

It sounds crazy to me but I have heard rumors of Mercury voiding the motor warranty if you put the pole bracket between the plate and motor. It is getting to be rare to see boats without them now so you wouldnt think this would be a issue. I dont have poles just letting you know what I have been told, I know BCB will have the answer to all of these questions shortly.Last edited by Hhayes6 on July 7th, 2015, 8:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.

I know this sounds crazy. But in my area I see the poles on alot off boats. But to tell the truth very seldom I I every actually seen them being used. I know everyone has opinions. For wat these things cost to me seems like a waste. Are these mainly for resale value.2013 PANTERA 2MERCURY 200 PRO XSMINNKOTA 80LB FORTREX25 fury

Just my 2cents,there are a few situations every year I would love to have two of them-the other 98% of the year,I wouldnt want them at all.i have a barn,but I used to 45 my boat in a two car garage and poles would have been a pita.I have a hydraulic detwiler also,and if someone gave me two-I still doubt I would put them on.i have also fished as a co angler in quite a few northern opens,and they are annoying as heck to fish around.if I fished for a living,or even fished opens consistently,they would be a must-but you have to have 2 if you want to hold,and the cost is ridiculous.i will also add that they are popping up around my area on just about every boat I see-and a lot of the boats wouldnt fetch what the poles and brackets cost.