Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30" Shaft)
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When it comes to getting the battery wet, there are a couple of things to keep in mind It's not a big deal. It will not damage the battery, and 12 volts will not travel through water or your body. That is also why, when cars sink in water, the lights stay on. Their batteries are fine, and the current flows only through the copper car wires, rather than out into the surrounding water, which is a poor conductor. Even if you're barefoot and standing in water, you won't get a shock if you grab the positive and negative terminals of a battery with your hands. To get from point A to point B with 12 volts, you'll need a wire with a high conductivity, such as copper or aluminum. It's nothing like the 110 or 220 volts that run through your house's wires. If your bathroom's ground fault circuit breaker does not trip as it should, dropping a 120 volt hair dryer in the tub can result in a fatal shock. Don't be perplexed by why you get a shock from spark plugs: the current reaches them via a coil or similar mechanism that raises the voltage to allow the spark to jump across the plug, but it also lowers the available current. As a result, unlike a shock from house wiring, this one will not kill you. Electric fences follow the same principles: Their shock is powerful, but it isn't enough to kill you. These ideas may be difficult to grasp, but the bottom line is that they must be understood.
The Minn Kota 30 is a transom mount fisherman's boat. If the motor mount kit fits the Seahawk 4, a transom mount will be possible. Only a good deep cycle 12 volt battery is required for this setup. Check that the battery has a screw down post and, if possible, both a screw down and a straight post. To make the setup easier, you might want to use gator clips on the motor battery wiring. Make sure the battery you buy is a deep cycle one.
We have two people (combined weight 320 lbs) in an 85 lb boat motor with 60 lb battery fishing gear, and it moves well, except in a strong wind at low power. With the "throttle" open, it performs admirably and provides excellent "battery mileage."
It's ideal for trout at speeds ranging from 1 to 3. It simply consumes a lot of battery power. On an Intex Seahawk, I used. It is more durable than the bass pro prowler, but the bass pro uses less battery power.
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This is about the minimum horsepower for the small boat application, which is what I meant by the catchy headline. It's connected to a Sun Dolphin 8 in my case. Boat is a game for five people. More power, I reasoned, was not only unnecessary, but also undesirable. I'm going to need those slower speeds for trolling and other things. I also need to make sure that when I go out, I can get back in with a minimum of paddle. Here's how it works. br>br> The device isn't a power guzzler. I've battled winds and currents in our overflowing rivers as of this writing (super rainy wet year), and having to stay on it all the time has been a test; I haven't made it back to the pull out with less than half battery yet. br>br>In my opinion, if you have a 14-foot boat or less, this engine will suffice. If you're on a tight budget, there's no need to go overboard. It's perfect for what I'm looking for!br>br>The tilting device. Those releases have been a source of contention for me over the years. The MinnKota Endura Transom Mount Trolling Motor, on the other hand, does not have this problem. I've never seen anything like it. br>br>The reverse is the only thing that isn't perfect. It's not a good idea to run it backwards from the bow of the boat. It's not going to happen. I'm not sure if it's because the blades aren't pitched correctly or what, but the reverse froths the water quite well without providing much oomph. It'll get you out of the muck, but it's not meant to be used on a regular basis. Forward, on the other hand, works exactly how you want it to. br>br>As for the handle. So, I decided to put my trolling motor in the back, and I was a little concerned about steering. What with all the twisting and turning. However, with the extension handle, you can pull out as much or as little as you want. It turned out to be no problem at all. Now that I'm on the aft, I think I'll like it even more. br>br>And one of them raises his head. If you're going to put a transducer on your foot, make sure it's the right size. It will most likely not fit because the foot is too short, but To get it close to vertical, I slid my transducer all the way back against the fin and shimmed it with some rubber pads on an edge. And my depth finder is perfectly functional, so there's no harm done. You could use just about anything that isn't going to rot. Take, for example, your wife's Tupperware. br>br>I adore my MinnKota Endura Transom Mount Trolling Motor, and I'm sure you will as well. Take one if your boat is small. I'm sure you'll appreciate it!.
It's fantastic! However, do yourself a favor and ensure that an inline fuse is installed on the hot wire; it will save the motor. I used a 30 amp circuit breaker. The first time I went out, I got stuck in a thicket of weeds. I didn't burn up the motor because the fuse blew.
My fishing kayak just got a whole lot better with this addition. When I need it, it propels my kayak across bigger bodies of water. It works well in conjunction with a Mighty Max Battery 12V 55Ah.
My Sundolphin 2 has stealth power. Even with a load of dive tanks, it's easy to move. After a month of serious abuse, I ran it into the rocks and it made a slight noise at top speed, but it's still running strong.
I'm blown away by how simple this motor is to set up and operate. With the Intex Composite Motor Mount, I mounted it on a Seahawk 2 and a Seahawk 4. The Endura C2 30 has plenty of power for my maximum load, which is me and three kids in the "big" boat, weighing in at around 700 pounds with the motor, battery, people, and fishing gear. I charge it with a 750MCA Everstart marine battery, and we can run at speed 3 for about 3 or 4 hours and still have 50% of the battery left. When set to speed 5, it has a nice kick to it. We do, in fact, leave a wake! At every turn, the Minn Kota exudes quality. Telescoping and easy-click speed control, tilt shaft, depth control, and steering lock/tightening are just a few of the simple controls. When the motor is running, I can barely hear it. My eight-year-old carries it around, so it's not heavy. The only thing I would suggest is that the battery connection be upgraded. It has a terminal end that you can use to connect it to the battery. I prefer a plug-style connector because it allows me to quickly disconnect the motor from the battery box. That is only for my rig; the terminal end may or may not work for others. In any case, the Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb is a fantastic little motor at an affordable price.
Trolling motor that is good and inexpensive. It saves a lot of money on energy. We ran it at high speed for 4 straight hours and had 75% of battery life left.
I can't even give it a one-star rating. It worked for about 5 minutes after I hooked it up and used it, but then it stopped working. For warranty, I took it to an "authorized dealer," where it sat for four weeks. Yup. There's nothing quite like purchasing a brand new trolling motor only to have it break down. Minn Kota, thank you for selling me a piece of garbage. Ha. I attempted to submit with no stars; however, it was unsuccessful. Amazon, on the other hand, is forcing me to give this piece of garbage a one-star rating. I suppose Amazon thinks my 5 minutes of use are worth at least one star!.
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