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  1. #11
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Second this, 40lb with the maximizer is the way to go. I have owned many minkottas over the years and the maximizer with the variable control over the 5 clicks is great


    Quote Originally Posted by lovemywinchester View Post
    A 40 would be perfect for a 1040. I use a 45 on mine and it is great. Make sure you buy the Minn Kota Endura Max motor. The Endura Max has a built in maximizer. It will run up to 5 x longer on a charge than the base Endura model. The 40 lb is around $300 at Can Tire.

  2. #12
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Minn Kota 40 pounds Endura Max is what I use. No clicks which is a pain. Bought a 3rd party 3 blade prop. That makes a huge difference. Can’t wait to gets the grandkids out this coming spring.

  3. #13
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    I had a 30 that used to get pushed around when the wind picked up - and that's the only time I found I would troll.

    I've never complained once with my 40 Maximizer.

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    Re: Trolling motor question

    One more question for anyone still following this thread. What do you use to recharge your boat batteries while spending multiple days in the bush?

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    Re: Trolling motor question

    At first I had a little yellow 1000 watt inverter genny. I used it with a 10 amp Delco smart charger. Delco had just sold the name. I ended giving up on the charger and the genny gave up on me. Now I have a 2400 watt Yammy and proper Schumacker smart charger.

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    Re: Trolling motor question

    If you want to lengthen the cable, say put the battery in the front, for balance, how will the longer cable affect power? Could you add 2 sets of Anderson connectors with say 8 gauge wire and still be ok?
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Quote Originally Posted by huntcoop View Post
    If you want to lengthen the cable, say put the battery in the front, for balance, how will the longer cable affect power? Could you add 2 sets of Anderson connectors with say 8 gauge wire and still be ok?
    Thats what I did with my Mariner 3.

    Works great!
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Quote Originally Posted by huntcoop View Post
    If you want to lengthen the cable, say put the battery in the front, for balance, how will the longer cable affect power? Could you add 2 sets of Anderson connectors with say 8 gauge wire and still be ok?
    there is a chart on the Minkota site for that,
    My 30 lb to extend 10 ft only needs 8 awg
    they do recommend using a circuit breaker
    Never say whoa in the middle of a mud hole

  9. #19
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Found a Ytube for a device called a PCM motor control, to give infinite variable speed control
    great, it answers my problem with building a power extension plus a remote located speed control, the bonus of giving better efficiency. Win Win
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rvyhwe51ls
    parts are economical too
    https://www.amazon.com/ICQUANZX-Cont...orward-Reverse
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  10. #20
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    Re: Trolling motor question

    Is there better batteries to us than just the normal deep cycle Costco specials

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