MarineTech Products KPB30A Quick Release Bow-Mount Bracket for King Pin Shallow Water Anchor System

After half dozen times of use the adhesive holding the blue rubber locking level failed and came out.

I had this for a while now and love it, it flexes a little when the waves are choppy but I don't abuse it and don't use it as much in that case but it would probably be fine, the poles work great and they are the same size as an old one that used a rope to tie to the boat so as an added bonus I can use that short pole if I don't feel like putting together the 12ft two part pole I got for this. I use this every weekend fishing the flats here in Florida is so much easier than trying to hold a spot with the trolling motor in one hand and fishing pole in another. It has a lock, that blue thing at top but I don't use it as much but works great holding the 12 foot pole out of the water moving the boat when I do use it once in a while.I was going to get a fancy electric shallow anchor but I'm so glad I didn't, this comes off with the quick release and I can put it anywhere and it doesn't get in the way and is one less thing to worry about since is not going to lose power or start leaking hydraulic fluid and all that. I would gladly recommend it.

I’m only giving this 3 stars because of the quick release design. As shown in my photos the screws that goes into the locking slots are loose, and have to be- to fit properly. If you tighten them down it will not lock onto the base. It’s not a huge problem if you leave it on the base, but if you pull it off to stow, there is a good chance the screws will fall out. They are a unique design, not something easily found at a hardware store. The company needs to either redesign the screw to bottom out at the right height or not drill all the way through the plate. A small design flaw that could cause a huge headache. I expected more for spending over $100 for something like this. Also note that the locking mechanism is made of plastic not aluminum as I had thought from the pictures.I will say aside from this issue it is very functional and works well with my boat.

I love the quick install, Love the cam lock for lifting the pole and moving around the water, Love that it's removable. It will replace the use of our front anchor on the beach. The lock pin has a little more play than I'd like, but I understand why. I wish the lock pin was a bit bigger or thicker.

It didn't hold my boat in a hard sand bottom but the wind was 25 mph+ that day. I was afraid the bracket was going to get torn off and the pin plowed a furrow in the bottom...and it was less than 2' of water so I could get out and wade fish. On a day with comfortable fishing wind/weather it will be fine, but on a tournament/gotta go windy day it is marginal for my 21' center console bay boat. The quick release bracket is nicely designed and out of the way. The lag screws are a terrible installation method, only suitable as a last resort for a blind deck. If you can get to the back side of your deck, invest in some bolts and fender washers to spread the stress and prevent deck damage. Fiberglass+lag screws==ripped out of the deck. Lag screws are for use in wood and similar only. I've seen too many cleats installed with screws ripped out of the side of a boat to EVER use them on my boats.

Craftsmanship

Having trouble getting it adjusted to the pole. Keeps slipping.

I mounted the MarineTech KPB30A mounting bracket for a shallow water anchor on the bow of my airboat. The locking lugs, (there are 3) all failed and stripped out (shown in the attached photo). I was in 2 ft of water, with a 3 knot incoming tide current an a 9 knot wind. This was only the 2nd time used. I’m hoping the manufacture will see this and contact me.