After what happened to my last trolling motor I've been really hesitant to get anything that isn't literally bolted down to the boat, but I feel that I really need the quick release ones so I can get the tarp over the boat. I don't want to have to pay to have the upholstery done again!
After I originally posted this I got thinking about why I had to use the 2x8 in the first place and it dawned on me that I have to have it hang over the bow of the boat or the trolling motor won't drop. I have a really odd shape to the bow so a standard mount doesn't work. With that in mind, I think I might have to go with the MKA-16-02 (or some other sliding mount) because I'll have to get it over the edge. I really wanted the MKA-21 because it's very low profile, but I just don't think it will work.
Does anyone here have experience with the MKA-16-02 or any kind of quick release sliding mount? I want to make sure I get something that can be taken off, but still locked down when being used.