MINN KOTA 1810388 Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter Installation Guide

: June 7, 2024
: MINN KOTA

Table of Contents

MINN KOTA 1810388 Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter
TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
- Complete Typical Installation
Installation without Jack Plate
Installation Between Jack Plate and Transom (Any Manufacturer)
Installation Between Jack Plate and Outboard
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

MINN KOTA 1810388 Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter

Product Image

The Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter is installed between the Transom of the boat and the outboard to allow for Port or Starboard mounting. It also mounts between your Jack Plate and Transom or between the outboard and Transom, for use in Port or Starboard applications.

Item / Assembly

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Part #

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Description

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Qty.

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2

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2351967

| BRACKET, SANDWICH, PAINTED|

2

2351968

| BRKT, SNDWCH ANCHOR, PNT WHITE white|

2

^

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2354915

| INSTR-INSTALL,UNIV.ADAPTOR|

1

*This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually.
^ Not shown on Parts Diagram.

NOTICE: The Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter (1810388 or 18103789 – white) is installed between the Transom of the boat and the outboard for Port or Starboard mounting. The Universal Sandwich Adapter may be paired with a variety of Port or Starboard Jack Plate Brackets in either black or white. Options include a 2″ setback with 4″ rise, a 4″ setback and 6″ rise, a 5″ setback and 4″ rise on and 8″ setback and 6″ rise. For full details on the mounting bracket options, please visit minnkotamotors.com.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED

Marine grade silicone
Torque Wrench
1/2″ Box End or Socket Wrench
Crane or other support system for outboard
A second person to help with installation
Outboard mounting bolts (long enough to support extra 1/2″ width of adapter bracket)

MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS

Before mounting your Raptor Universal Sandwich Adapter, please give consideration to the following:

Attaching the Universal Sandwich Adapter will require removal of the Outboard engine and/or Jack Plate. Minn Kota recommends that the installation be performed by a marine dealer or servicing center.
The Universal Sandwich Adapter can be installed to accommodate both a Port and Starboard installation. If the boat is to be rigged populating both the Port and Starboard bracket, it may be necessary to remove a factory equipped e- ladder for proper bracket installation. Due to the wide variety of e-ladders, Minn Kota is not responsible for the re-installation or re-location of any factory equipped e-ladder.
NOTICE: Longer mounting bolts than originally provided by the outboard manufacturer may be needed for proper installation of the Universal Sandwich Adapter.
CAUTION: Support the Outboard before any work has begun on the bracket installation. An unsecured motor may cause harm from falling. Make sure that all hardware is secure before moving or operating the boat or Outboard once installation is complete.
The Universal Sandwich Adapter can be mounted in 3 possible ways:
- between the Jack Plate and Transom
- between the Outboard and Jack Plate or
- between the Outboard and Transom.

The mounting instructions are described below and will be similar for all installation methods or Jack Plate offset options.

NOTICE: The Outboard does not have to be completely removed. Remove the mounting bolts that secure the Outboard to the Transom from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for the opposite side to complete the installation.

NOTICE: Check with your Jack Plate or Outboard manufacturer to determine if additional hardware is needed to accommodate installing this Universal Sandwich Adapter.

NOTICE: Universal Sandwich Adapter shown with a Jack Plate Bracket.

Complete Typical Installation

Installation without Jack Plate

Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Outboard to the boat Transom.
Take both Sandwich Brackets (Item #2) and apply marine grade silicone to all of the transom-side Mounting Holes on both brackets.
Install the Sandwich Brackets between the Outboard and the Transom. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the brackets. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely using the Mounting Holes that align with the existing hardware. The hardware should pass through the Outboard, the Universal Sandwich Adapter and the Transom of the boat.
Once the brackets are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. The installation of the Universal Sandwich Adapter is complete. To install a Jack Plate Bracket to the Universal Sandwich Adapter please see the instructions provided with the Jack Plate Bracket.

Installation Between Jack Plate and Transom (Any Manufacturer)

NOTICE: The Outboard doesn’t have to be completely removed. Remove the two mounting bolts from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for opposite side to complete installation.

Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Jack Plate to the boat Transom.
Take the Sandwich Brackets (Item #2) and apply marine grade silicone to all of the transom-side Mounting Holes on both brackets.

Install the Sandwich Brackets between the Transom and Jack Plate. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the Sandwich Brackets. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely. The hardware should pass through the Transom, the Universal Sandwich Adapter and the Jack Plate.
Once the Sandwich Brackets are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. The installation of the Universal Sandwich Adapter is complete. To install a Jack Plate Bracket to the Universal Sandwich Adapter please see the instructions provided with the Jack Plate Bracket.

Installation Between Jack Plate and Outboard

NOTICE: The Outboard doesn’t have to be completely removed. Remove the two mounting bolts from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for opposite side to complete installation.

Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Outboard to the Jack Plate.
Take the Sandwich Brackets (Item #2) and apply marine grade silicone to all of the transom-side Mounting Holes on both brackets.
Install the Sandwich Brackets between the Transom and Jack Plate. Use the Spacer Block Kit #1810211 if installing on a Bob’s Machine Shop Jack Plate and follow the installation instructions included with the bracket. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the Sandwich Brackets. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely. The hardware should pass through the Jack Plate, Spacer Block if needed, the Universal Sandwich Adapter and the Outboard.
Once the Sandwich Brackets are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. The installation of the Universal Sandwich Adapter is complete. To install a Jack Plate Bracket to the Universal Sandwich Adapter please see the instructions provided with the Jack Plate Bracket.