One thing is for sure, the Minn Kota® Ultrex is worth it. All the new technology packed into this trolling motor will make you a better angler. Bass fishing has had few innovations that have changed the entire sport, but in the last 50 years this trolling motor is one of them.
Why is there a shortage of Minn Kota trolling motors?
Like many products, Minn Kota trolling motors have been affected by global supply chain shortages concerning common components used in manufacturing.
What size trolling motor do I need?
General rule of thumb: you need at least 2 lbs.of thrust for every 100 lbs.of fully-loaded boat weight (people and gear included). If things like wind or current are major factors where you fish, you’ll want a little extra thrust.
What is a Minn Kota?
THE ONE-BOAT NETWORK®
Minn Kota motors and shallow water anchors are even more unstoppable when you link them up with your Humminbird. It turns your boat into a self-driving fishing machine. Lets you follow depth contours automatically. And gives you control of everything on your boat, from anywhere on your boat.
Is a Minn Kota worth it? – Related Questions
How long will a Minn Kota run on a battery?
For a battery that has a 100 amp-hour rating, powering a trolling motor that is drawing 20 amps, the battery will last 5 hours if constantly running (100 amp hour battery / 20 amps drawn = 5 hours of run time). A Minn Kota trolling motor will operate with any lead-acid, deep cycle marine 12-volt battery/batteries.
How fast does a Minn Kota go?
The maximum speed of a trolling motor is 5 mph regardless of how many pounds of thrust. The 55# thrust MinnKota Endura with all the new electronic gadgetry is overkill. Save your money! Pick up a MinnKota 30# Endura at half the price of the larger thrust trolling motors.
What is the purpose of a trolling motor on a boat?
Trolling motors allow a boat to stay in one spot when fighting against current or wind without deploying a physical anchor. Tilt the outboard engine out of the water and use the trolling motor to explore areas that are otherwise to shallow too access.
What does Minn Kota i-Pilot do?
i-Pilot is a fully featured GPS Trolling Motor System that delivers speed, steering, Spot-Lock, and the ability to record and retrace paths on the water, all at your fingertips. i-Pilot also includes AutoPilot and Cruise Control, Bluetooth technology (2017 or newer) and a mobile app (2017 or newer).
How does a Minn Kota trolling motor work?
How do you use a Minn Kota?
ADVANCED AUTOPILOT
Choose your heading and stay on it without lifting a finger. Just point the motor head in the direction you want to travel, hit a button, and your boat will stay on that course while your motor corrects for wind, waves and current.
Does it hurt a trolling motor to run out of water?
The motor will run just as well out of water as if it were submerged. However, there’s no reason to run a trolling motor out of the water. Doing so will waste the battery and may cause damage to the motor.
How long will a 55 lb thrust trolling motor run?
The runtime depends on the Amp-Hour rating of the battery. Theoretically, a 50AH battery on our 55lb thrust motor will run continuously on the highest speed for an hour.
Can you just use a trolling motor?
Trolling motors can indeed be used as the main motor for a boat. Usually, transom-mounted trolling motors are used as a boat’s primary propulsion, though these are generally more efficient on smaller boats at a low speed.
How long will a regular battery last on a trolling motor?
Lead-acid wet cell batteries are one of the most common types of batteries to use with trolling motors. They are an affordable option that can handle the everyday uses of a trolling motor. They typically last around 2-3 years and may require some sort of maintenance.
How long will a trolling motor run on a full battery?
Many factors determine how long a 24V trolling motor battery lasts—the sea conditions, the size of the boat, and even the tides. For a traditional craft with a 24-volt trolling motor battery (16-22 feet in length), the general runtime is about half a day.
Is a car battery OK for a trolling motor?
Will my car battery work for my trolling motor? No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor.
Why are lithium batteries not recommended for trolling motors?
Lithium Batteries maintain higher voltages for longer. Motors engineered to make the most of flooded lead acid batteries can be damaged by the higher power output. To prevent this damage when using Lithium batteries you should not run your motor at its highest speeds, staying at 85%/Speed 8.5 or lower.
