Minn Kota EnDuramax 55lb Thrust - Overview

[@capitolbassfishing]

What do you guys have? Any good battery tips?

[@F-N-C]

Nice! Just bought the same motor a week ago. I was using a PWM for another trolling motor and it did make my battery last longer. I got the Minn Kota because it has the PWM or Digital Maximizer built into it. I haven't tried it yet but I'm expecting it to help the battery life.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Nice 👍

[@Ron-o1f]

Yes it does

[@jimbobskinflute2878]

Awesome review. Any word on the battery efficiency? Just bought one today, and haven’t had a chance to take it out yet.

[@capitolbassfishing]

so far so good the continuous variable speed, the best!

[@stevepompei3694]

Got mine exactly 2 years ago, use only weekends on a calm lake, just used last week no problem, just left the dock and Nothing! Paddled back , battery good i put my old motor on to test. I only hear a faint click when I have it in gear and touch the battery with the wires but no spin at all forward or reverse, any clue?

[@capitolbassfishing]

no sorry, maybe check with minn kota

[@stevepompei3694]

@@capitolbassfishing turns out it was a brush that magically got hung up and wasn't contacting anymore

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

How long You think The battery would last out on the water Joe?

[@capitolbassfishing]

I have a 90AH deep cycle lead battery. So far yesterday I cruised at various speeds and came back with 1/2 battery - 3.5 hours...today 3 hours and 1/2 battery. I would say count on 4-5 with a "good" battery. Not awesome but enough for me.

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

@@capitolbassfishing So you think if I carried Two Batteries I would be good for a 8 hour day On the water ???

[@tonybarnes3858]

I believe those numbers are percentage of full power. More gradual than clicks.

[@capitolbassfishing]

thx

[@shawndoe2834]

Hi Joe, can you rotate the direction of the handle 180° ? I'd like to mount it on the front of a canoe. I know there are bow mount troll motors but most are foot pedal controled and I like the price, thrust, & simplicity of this model. Thanks for Your Time: Shawn

[@capitolbassfishing]

Yes you can! Bolt on the shaft under the head unit

[@mattbrott7127]

do you think you could put a transducer on this trolling motor?

[@capitolbassfishing]

I dont think...it has a large rudder fin on the bottom of it...

[@chuckmurphy3058]

how long of a charge do you get

[@capitolbassfishing]

not exactly sure...I fish for four hours a pop and never need more juice so I havent really tested the extreme

[@brewtankoutdoors1432]

Jus picked up a bass raider.. gonna put the xi3 motorguide from the kayak on it.. once u go spot lock u never go bck

[@capitolbassfishing]

Oh man I envy you!!

[@jakes8545]

I just sold my minnkota endura max 50 lb 😢 but minn kota is the best!!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

shoulda sold it to me...

[@jakes8545]

@@capitolbassfishing well I do have that bullet proof 3.3 merc you sold me a while back 😅😁

[@thomnedell430]

I have the same boat. What is the shaft length? I currently have 30lb Minn kota with 24in shaft and it doesn't do the job

[@capitolbassfishing]

Its a 36" shaft, the 55 is a great improvement but still...dont expect to go skiing behind it...LOL. The best feature is the stepless speed adjustment...I can "dial it in" and just crawl along a bank and never touch the speed to adjust. Really nice.

[@ajmartinez1306]

How many hours can you get outta this motor

[@capitolbassfishing]

not tested to the max but a standard 100ah car battery - 8 hours easy