Trolling Motor and Battery Question

Post by **JohnB** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:00 am

Hi Everyone,

I think I have decided on the trolling motor setup I will use on the 14' Aluminum I use regularly and would like an some opinions on the matter. I figure with passengers, gear, motor etc. the weight of the boat is something like 700-800lbs.

I think I will go with the 40lb Thrust Minn Kota Endura with an Energizer Deep Cycle battery. For a charger I am looking at the Nautilus Fast Charger from Canadian Tire.

I tend to do trolling on a small lake a few hours in the morning and a few in the pm. Basically, I want to extend the life of the 30 year old motor on the boat now and reduce the direct pollution into the lake.

I think this is the best outfit I can afford and from reading all of the other posts on the board about batteries etc. I don't think it is a terrible package. Would anyone have any different suggestions?

Thank you all for you help.

John

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:29 am

JohnB....I have the Nautilus Intelligent Battery Charger and it works great!! As far as the Minn Kota goes though I would recommend the same one I have which is the Minn Kota 40lb Maxxum. I'm not sure what price you were qouted for the Endura but you can buy the 40lb thrust Maxxum at LeBarons for $318.00 which I think is super deal

The Maxxum will give you up to 5 times longer run time on a single charge compared to the Endura...I have a 14' aluminum and I have gone 3 days with the Maxxum on a remote lake without having to change the battery.....My buddy has an Endura and they were fishing last weekend for trout and went through 3 batteries between Friday night - Sunday morning....

Post by **JohnB** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:12 am

Thanks for the info Trouthunter. I didn't realize that the Maxxum would extend the battery life for that length. I think I will spend the extra cash to get into the Maxxum now (the Endura is $215 at Walmart) - now I just have to head to Ottawa and Lebaron's!