Opinions on Electric Motors

[Rascal4now]

I need a new electric motor. I have a 12' Mariner 4 and want something that will be good for it. I don't usually go out on large lakes nor when it's windy but would like to get something that will have some extra pep if necessary. I had been using an old Minkota 3 and it has finally died. Any advice or suggestion as to brand etc? Minkota seems to be the most popular

[cube]

I need a new electric motor. I have a 12' Mariner 4 and want something that will be good for it. I don't usually go out on large lakes nor when it's windy but would like to get something that will have some extra pep if necessary. I had been using an old Minkota 3 and it has finally died. Any advice or suggestion as to brand etc? Minkota seems to be the most popular

What is your budget?

How do you plan on using it? ie primarily trolling all day or just to get you to a spot?

Do you plan on using it in Salt water?

For sure get your self one with "pulse width modulation" (Minnkota calls PWM digital Maximizer). Will help your battery last longer when you're not at full throttle.

[tallieho]

minn kota 55lb traxxis

[walleyeca]

Traxxis 55 computer controlled for the sweetest of all drifting and trolling and so so reliable!

[chocdogs]

I have had both Minn Kota and motor guide and both are more than adequate. In my experience with the same boat I am able to acheive longer battery life with a motor guide than minn kota. Right now I am running a 55lb tiller style on a 16 ft jon boat. On the big boat I have had 3 minn kota bow mounts and just replaced it with a motor guide and the reults seem to be the same. just my experience. As I stated both will do the job it comes down to preference.

[Rascal4now]

thanks very much for your input/s. i will research the minn kota 55. i dont want to spend a bunch as i dont go out a lot. will be more open when i sell my other motors.
thanks again.

[pikergolf]

minn kota 55lb traxxis

X2, built in battery maximize and lots of jam for your app.

[tallieho]

thanks very much for your input/s. i will research the minn kota 55. i dont want to spend a bunch as i dont go out a lot. will be more open when i sell my other motors.
thanks again. Don't go cheap & buy the endra..the TRAXXIZ is the best imo

[Lawnylap]

Don't go cheap & buy the endra..the TRAXXIZ is the best imo


Agreed

[Rascal4now]

Will see who carries it in Edmonton. And best price. I usually go to South Common, Wholesale Sports but may have to open options a bit. Thanks so much again. Appreciate all opinions

Agreed

[EZM]

minn kota 55lb traxxis

YUP

agreed ............ this is the ticket ........... Chuck Norris Approved .......

[Speckle55]

just make sure you get a variable speed motor and one with a battery meter

I use the Mini-kota 55 variable speed with the battery meter and take 2 r28 batteries or bigger per day just incase but I fish Maligne Lake

David:)

[SauceDonkey]

Rascal4now:
I also have a Mariner 4(well it's on the way), I am getting the Endura Max 55 for it but can't decide on a size 27 AGM battery. Marine Batteries at canadiantire are rated really badly in the forums I have read. What are you using?

[Chisholm77]

I have the endura max 55 and it works great. No issues and I think I paid $279 and got a $25 rebate at the sportsmen show last year.

[SauceDonkey]

Oh? Which battery are you using?

[Rascal4now]

Sorry for the delay. Will let you know later or tomorrow. Have to check in garage.

Rascal4now:
I also have a Mariner 4(well it's on the way), I am getting the Endura Max 55 for it but can't decide on a size 27 AGM battery. Marine Batteries at canadiantire are rated really badly in the forums I have read. What are you using?