Talon and Slidemaster Jackplate

Thanks for the advice justme. I have never messed with any of my jackplates so I am a novice in that dept…so I can simply remove the 2 bolts on the side of the plate and re-screw them with the bracket in between the bolts and the side of the plate? Were you able to use the Slidemaster bolts as is, or did you have to get longer ones? I know the bracket will come with mounting hardware – that said, I assume I will not use it and instead through bolt to the side of the plate with the existing slidemaster bolts? My goal is to install the talon myself, which eliminates the use of the sandwich style mount as I do not have a lift. Thanks again!

I believe the mounting holes on the talon bracket are 1/2″ diameter. The bolts in the slidemaster are probably 3/4″.Therefore, to mount to the side of the jack plate you would need to drill out the 1/2″ in holes in bracket to accomodate the 3/4″. Any modification to the bracket would void any possibilty of returning if it doesnt work. I imigine MinnKota is going to tell you to use the sandwich bracket and mount between the transom/jackplate or jackplate/ motor.