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The ultimate weapon in the battle for boat positioning Made of marine-grade extruded anodized-aluminum Vertically deploys the spike without fish-spooking noise Indestructible spike is guaranteed for life Lightning-fast deployment with the push of a button 2X anchoring force Rough water mode Built-in wave absorption As easy to install and adjust as a trolling motor Space-saving, lightweight design Versatile adjustments LED Depth Indicator Deployment Notification Alarm Standard Wireless Remotes HOLD YOUR GROUND. Built with the legendary performance and durability of a Minn Kota®, Talon delivers a fast, secure hold to keep you on top of fish in shallow water. It’s the ultimate weapon in the battle for boat positioning. Made of marine-grade extruded anodized-aluminum, Talon can withstand a harsh, corrosive saltwater environment as well as the pounding waves of a freshwater river or lake. Operating from the boat’s existing battery setup, Talon vertically deploys the spike without fish-spooking noise. Additionally, the indestructible spike, made with fiberglass reinforced composite material, is guaranteed for life. Speed With lightning-fast deployment at the push of a button, Talon makes every second count. Fast Deploy -- Talon’s spike moves quietly through the water, faster than the competition Automatic Deploy -- Auto Up/Down lets you deploy Talon by tapping a button on your wireless remote, so you don’t have to hold it down and wait Two-Stage Deployment -- Talon utilizes a sequential deployment that quickly and quietly moves the spike vertically, so it causes minimal disruption at the bottom and doesn’t interfere with your lines Power No matter the conditions, you can stand your ground with the heavy-hitting, relentless power of Talon. 2X Anchoring Force -- Built with nearly double the force of the competition, so you can power in for the most secure hold on the water Auto-Drive -- The Auto-Drive feature powers the spike into the bottom with three successive hits, using increased force on each hitRough Water Mode -- In heavy chop, activate Rough Water Mode, which performs three Auto-Drive sequences at 10 second intervals for an even stronger hold Built-in Wave Absorption -- Talon enables your boat to move up or down without affecting the anchor. It works like built-in floating suspension to keep you locked to the bottom, even in rough water conditionsStealth Anchor down without spooking fish, thanks to Talon’s quiet design. Simple Design -- Built with minimal moving parts and no hinge points, Talon starts quiet and stays quiet Noise Dissipation -- The innovative design prevents noise from being emitted below the water or through the hull, where the fish can hear it Easy Installation Talon is as easy to install and adjust as a trolling motor. Built Smart -- Talon’s space-saving, lightweight design is easy to install, and doesn’t require messy, complicated hydraulic pumps and hoses Versatile Adjustments -- A Minn Kota® Quick-Release bracket enables Talon to slide up and down or pivot up to 30º to easily accommodate any transom angle. You can also easily remove it when not in useLED Depth Indicator Track anchor depth at a glance, with LED lights on the unit that quickly show you how far down you're deployed in one foot increments. Rough Water Mode When the winds pick up, activate Rough Water Mode, which performs the Auto-Drive sequences at 10 second intervals for an even stronger hold. Rugged Construction Each Talon model is built with saltwater-tested corrosion resistance, thanks to a marine-grade, extruded aluminum body. Deployment Notification Alarm If you turn your engine on while the spike is deployed, a Deployment Notification Alarm alerts you that the anchor is down to avoid damage.Standard Wireless RemotesTwo wireless remotes come standard to give you push-button control of Talon from anywhere on the boat.