What is the difference between the Minn Kota Bow Guard and the Latch and Door designs?
o The Bow Guard has a large spring that will “break away” if you hit something. It just protects the shaft somewhat. With the Latch and Door, you can take the trolling motor off of the mount if you desire. It tends to squeak like heck any time you turn it. Use white lithium grease on the latch collar or keep a bottle of AmorAll on the boat to quiet it down. The main benefit of the Latch and Door is you can take the motor off of the mount if needed. If you have a quick release mount, then everything comes off leaving a much cleaner deck.
