by Ray » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:42 pm
I got one. Very simple to install. Just 2 wires, 12 vdc + and 12 vdc - to hook up. If you want an alarm to go off when you turn the switch on while the talon is down, you can hook up the 3rd wire. No hydraulics to hook up. It is just a tad higher than the motor, so it really doesn't get in the way any more than the engine does.
I have never used the Power Pole, so I cannot compare it.
So far, so good for me. I know of 2 people who have had issues with theirs, but know a lot more who have had issues with Power Poles. But Power Pole has been out a lot longer.
I got mine for around $1240 plus $60 for a mounting bracket to go under the motor bracket. I couldn't get behind my transom with my hands to mount to the transom.
I like it a lot, especially when fishing alone or with my wife. She makes so much noise when putting down the regular anchor.