Minn Kota Endura ???

[uptracker]

Just bought a 50# thruster for small aluminum boats. I have a question though...I have a 12V battery and was wondering if a curcuit breaker is really needed for what I'm using it for. Minn Kota has one out for 60 amps for about $40.

Is it really needed?

[catfishhoge]

No.

[WALLEYEvision]

Nope. Great motor! I have the 55 lbs. of thrust model. :)

[RichP]

uptracker,

you may already be aware of this, but if not....minnkota has a rebate promotion going on right now for the endura product line. If you still have the box and receipt, you can get $60.00 back on the motor you just bought.

more info

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/promotions/detail.asp?pg=ftm_endura

[uptracker]

Thanks Rich, yeah, I found that coupon online about two months ago. I'm sending it out tommorow.

Thanks for the replies and here's some fish from today...don't comment on the belly...I'm working on it!

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[Ron Howard]

I just bought the endura 50-42 a week ago and just sent in the rebate form. Now I just need to get out and try out the motor and do some fishing.:fish:

[uptracker]

It's pretty peppy on a 12' aluminum Ron. That's what I wanted though because I'll be using it on other watercraft and in some strong currents in the future. There's a big difference between speeds 4 and 5. Speed 1 almost pushes me too fast to fish small inland lakes.

[Ron Howard]

I'll be using it on a 14' fiberglass rowboat. Its twice the size (pounds thrust) of my old trolling motor, but wanted something bigger if I was to use it on a bigger boat. What I really wanted was a transom mounted foot pedal controled trolling motor, but no one has developed one like that yet. I like the idea of the bow mounted foot pedal controlled for the ease of hands free operation but on a row boat they take up to much room on the bow. I know its easier to pull a rope that push one, but with all the new trolling motor technology you would think there would be a market for the transom mounted foot pedal controlled motor. Just an idea.

[woodie slayer]

i bought one a few years ago. i thought they were awful pricey but have always had minn kotas for years. bad thing is i sold my 14 ft. and bought a 17 ft. with front minn kota now the endura is a garage ornament.:(

[RoadKillCafe]

What's a good size for a 17' boat? I am looking to get one.

[Swamp Monster]

It's pretty peppy on a 12' aluminum Ron. That's what I wanted though because I'll be using it on other watercraft and in some strong currents in the future. There's a big difference between speeds 4 and 5. Speed 1 almost pushes me too fast to fish small inland lakes.

I bet it is!! I Just purchased a 36# Minn Kota for a small 12ft aluminum to fish a couple of HP restricted lakes. With me and my gear, that thing pushes the boat at a very good clip...I can only imagine what a 55# would do! I considered spending the extra money for something in the 45# range but I'm glad I didn't. I could see it though for use in current. The rebate is helpful.

[Swamp Monster]

What's a good size for a 17' boat? I am looking to get one.

What kind of boat? Aluminum/Fiberglass? Tiller/transom mount or bow mount? 55# would likely be ideal but it depends on the boat. Much bigger and you'll be looking at 24 volt set ups....nice if you have the space for two deep cycles and use the electric a lot. Shaft length is also important and depends on the boat and where it's mounted.

My 36# on my 12ft aluminum utlity is plenty but my 36# bow mount on my 14ft SmokerCraft with console, floor etc is barely adequate.

[treehunter2]

I'll be using it on a 14' fiberglass rowboat. Its twice the size (pounds thrust) of my old trolling motor, but wanted something bigger if I was to use it on a bigger boat. What I really wanted was a transom mounted foot pedal controled trolling motor, but no one has developed one like that yet. I like the idea of the bow mounted foot pedal controlled for the ease of hands free operation but on a row boat they take up to much room on the bow. I know its easier to pull a rope that push one, but with all the new trolling motor technology you would think there would be a market for the transom mounted foot pedal controlled motor. Just an idea.

saw one yesterday at bass pro called a bull dog by motor guide 370.oo 36lb on the web but the box at bps said 40lb

[fishinthed]

Good motors, but the pin that holds the shaft to the bracket for tilting tends to slip. I plan to replace it with a pin with a nut or screw on one end and a bolt on the other, if I can find one that is compatible.

[dtg]

Nope. Great motor! I have the 55 lbs. of thrust model. :)

So, it is okay to hook the motor directly to the battery without some sort of fuse or something??? I ordered the 50/42 model from Cabelas earlier this week and should have it by tomorrow. I'm hoping the weather holds up for the weekend so i can use it and I don't want to fry the darn thing the first time out:lol:

[Ron Howard]

I have an older 14' fiberglass rowboat and of course the transom was a bit on the rotting side. So a few years ago I put a piece of plate steel across the inside of the transom and bolted it with flathead stainless steel screws to the outside with big fender washers to back up the nut. Siliconed the whole thing including the screw holes and it as been working great. But I dont dare trailer the boat with the 9.5HP evinrude hanging on the transom. I put the gas motor in the boat while trailering and then clamp it on the transom when I get to the lake. Well the clamps on this new MinnKota Endura dont really bit into the steel plate too well and I about lost the whole motor to the bottom of the lake this past weekend on its madien voyage. It all worked great until i went to make a sharp turn and the mount slipped and the whole motor slipped off the transom and went into the drink still running. If it wasnt for the cable attached to the battery it would have motored all the way to the bottom. Man was I pissed. I need to come up with something to help the thumb screws bite into the steel plate more so the slipping stops. if anyone has any ideas, please pass them on.

Thanks

[bassdisaster]

I know how you feel, years ago, I had a transome mounted motorguide 40lb, was making a sharp turn, the thing pivited soo hard it brkoe the diecast mount, the thing was in the water dancing up a storm, only thing holding it was the cable attached to the battery!
Took it back, and Meijers replaced it!
After that I had a heavy rubber pad I slid under the clamp side between the transom and the mount, seemed to get the job done!
Hope that helps??

[Ron Howard]

After that I had a heavy rubber pad I slid under the clamp side between the transom and the mount, seemed to get the job done!
Hope that helps??

Oh that sounds like a good idea and I believe that I have some lying around that should fit. Thanks for the tip.