Perfect trolling motor for small boats, canoes, kayaks - Minn Kota Endura MAX 45
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- I found the new Minn Kota MAX 45 to offer a noticeable advantage in run time over the non-MAX models. Coming from a 34lb thrust motor the difference in power (to cut through weeds) and speed was significant. Even if your only fish small bodies of water I would now recommend the 45lb model and up to anyone outfitting a canoe, small john boat or kayak. Not only can this mode truly power through weeds, but I found the power is enough to overcome even strong winds and keep my craft going in its intended direction. Something that my previous 34lb model could not do and was a safety concern.
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Two years later this motor is going strong czcams.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
😅 i love the speed portion... people at work were wondering why i burst out in laughter!
I love your attention to detail in the way you explain all of your aftermarket parts on your Canoe.
I know this video is a bit old but it was invaluable when deciding between a 36 vs 46 lb thrust motor for my kayak. THANK YOU!!!!
Nice review. Doing some research to get one of these for my inflatable raft, and I'm definitely gonna get this one now.
very great and informative video. thank you. i plan on gettimg the 55lb endura max for a 15 ft john boat in the small lakes , ponds, and reservoirs that gas motors are not allowed in. this was the only video amongst many many others that thoroughly explained not only specific power to the max but the differences vs the 35.. thank you.
Excellent video. Side by side comparisons are great. Good job explaining the differences.
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. czcams.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Thanks! I bought the 45 Lb for my 12’ Old Town Katahdin. 🤘stoked!!!!!
Yep been lookin at these models. This seals the deal. Thanks for your review.
just ordered a 14 foot sportspal 55 endura max trolling motor because of your vids thank you
Mighty fine job and single handed.
I feel the same way about my Endura 45. This is my 4th Minn Kota troller and in respect to sipping amps this one is the nuts and berries !
I had a 50lb on my canoe and I LOVED it!
Hi Carl, I just purchased a sun dolphin sportsman and min Kota 45 lbs thrust troller to go with it. Thanks for the valuable info. Can’t wait to get on the water
That things a beast! Great review, thanks for the video.
This answered so many questions for me ! thank you so much for all the time you put into making this awesome video!
Your very welcome. I'm glad it helped you out!
Great video. you definitely keep it real! I think i will need a 62lb thrust for my inflatable 10’8” dinghy. total weight will be around 700 lbs with 2 people, gear, coolers, etc.
Great review thank you! It was the deciding factor of my purchase of the 45. Waiting for delivery now. I''m surprised it didn't give your canoe a port list. Hope I have the same results with my Saranac.
Great review. Thanks. Just purchased a Minn Kota Endura Max Freshwater Transom Mount Trolling Motor. Thrust 55 for a Sun Dolphin sportsman. Really excited to get off the banks.
Such an honest real world test n review. Thx man.
Thanks great video as always.Im over in Rhode Island , Im gonna be purchasing a Sportspal in a few weeks.Going all in this year with the swimbaits. Thank you for your videos Keepitreel. Billy
Well done - providing good reasons why you did this!
Hey man! Love the Monster Fishing Tackle sticker on your boat. That is my aunt and uncles company out of CA!
I put on a Kipawa propeller on my Endura max 45. It has three blades. I get more speed and more range per charge. And it is 99% weed free. It's a fantastic up grade to my trolling motor.
Got a link by any chance?
Can you post a link?
@@cycleof7s438 Hey Just curious if you ever received a link for the propeller Patrick London mentioned?
@@thebowtiefisherman5718 what's up buddy, nah but I found one on amazon that looks identical to the one he's talking about in the video. Here's the link ... www.amazon.com/MKP-6-2061125-WEEDLESS-WEDGE-Category/dp/B00P0D9MBU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=minn+kota+wedge&qid=1592162161&sr=8-5 Good Luck!
@@cycleof7s438 Excellent; What trolling motor are you currently using? I'm in the market for a new one really soon.
I just got the 55. Love it so far
Thank you for not making the decision for us and giving a top speed anyway even knowing the variables are endless . And actually thats pretty common for a good trolling motor setup to go just under 4 mph on a tiny craft. Even john boats.
i forgot to mention, the side wheels to transport the porta bote to the water are used as extra floatation. i use just the tire and rim wedge in-between the pontoon center and the other wheel with the strut is used to transport the pontoon since i don't intend to deflate and reinflate the pontoon. my Tacoma 5.6 bed will accommodate 3/4 of the pontoon and the remainder can be strap to the truck sides rings. just lift the light end onto the truck-bed and slide all the way. the two smaller pontoon fit just right at the wheel well housing. i have tried to upload this on youtube channel, not sure why my tablet won't upload. anyway, your video gave me great idea on relocating the troller on the pontoon. thanks, bob
great video! cool editing , big like👍👍👍 good luck 😁✌🍀
Thanks for the video! This has really helped me iron out my decision for a paddle board setup.
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Nice video, nice edit and very informative
thanks for the video. very helpful as I am mounting the endura max 40 to my mad river adventure 16. don't think I will be able to stand up and drive LoL
I have the c2 40lb works great for my Small boats and the kids like how quiet it is.
sunset is beautiful
Brilliant review. Thanks.
Always love when you have a new video out. What kind of battery do you run your lowrance on? I have a Radison canoe and would like to get a motor and fish finder rigged up in it. Thanks again and keep up the great work
wow, thanks; really excellent video! :)
Was wondering about the differences between the C2 and the max thanks for explaining also do you think a 55 you would actually get more top speed. Or just more low-end torque. I am a little concerned as well with more stuff going on under the hood more stuff to go wrong.
love that setup u got man....its perfect
Thanks Jason. It took a while to iron it all out, but I really love it.
KeepinItReelFishing thanks Carl ; for all the good info I really been enjoying all your reviews ; I followed your lead kind of on most things so far bought the sportspal 13 sq. transom, tucks up tight under bed cover of Tacoma ; I have a 34 lb. thrust and possibly will upgrade to the 45; just curious being new to baitcasting , mostly spinning in the past do you use braided with leaders or just go straight braided to your baits. thanks John
Cool man ! Sounds awesome
good job very clean I like. I started with 30 lbs went up to 40 next 45. I do feel the difference. now I put a 3 hp gas 12 mh. I also use it with a 5 hp 20 mh with 3/4 acceleration. very fast.
Good video, thanks for making it. Helps out a lot to see proper reviews, so thank you.
I am considering this motor for my Hobie PA14 on a custom mount on the rear carry handle and wonder which battery you use and/or recommend for running this motor.
Thank you.
Finally someone is showing us the real way to see how trolling motors work .thanks so very much for your time in demonstrating how a 46 series motor looks and really works on the water.just subscribed. Keep making videos like this very very helpful when trying to make a decision on buying a motor.GREAT JOB👍👍👍👍👍LONNIE FROM CALI😀
I was gifted a minn kota c2 30lb for Christmas for my 16ft kevlar canoe. I am hoping that it will work well with an overall load of about 400-450lbs(boat gear and 2 passengers). I like the idea of the shorter shaft because I do fish mainly rivers but also flat water, but I am still nervous that the 30lb thrust wont cut it.
you can wrap a ranger band aka an old bike tire tube around that metal clamp and transducer cover to keep those weedless as well. excellent channel +1 sub here.
Thank you for the info!
Good information. Those 30+/- motors just don't really cut it in the wind, especially when a storm picks up in the mountains.Have you done a video on the canoe? Not seeing it on my phone if you did. Nevermind, found it on my laptop, will have to watch it later. Thanks for the video reviews.
Excellent video review!!! Sold me.
You put a lot into this video, and it shows. Thank you. I'm in the market for a trolling motor and the details you provide are extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thank you Bruce for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know. Appreciate it man. That's what its all about for me....I know I look to people here on CZcams to help give me info when I'm looking to make my own purchases. Very glad this video is of benefit to you in your own research.
great review
Great review
Great info! 👍🏻
Well produced video
Nice motors! I got a simple C2 for my new project Kayak/Canoe. I need to figure out what battery I need. Its going to be installed sideways so I have to get a gel one.
Good vid... Ty... Guess I'mma go with 40 or more
Excellent video! Thanks, just bought one for my Kayak based on this video. Saw many questions about what battery you use with no answers so I will ask again. Battery, group sized, mah’s? Thanks
Great review liking and subscribing.
I've had my 14 ft. sportspal canoe since 1990 and I replaced the foam floats once but I am finally going to get a trolling motor and try it. I have stood in mine as well but only to take a leak. I never attempted what you are doing because I always have somebody with me that makes it too unstable with one person standing and not knowing how the other person can move at any given time. Do you keep the battery in the opposite end of the canoe? I went out by myself once without a motor and the front of the canoe seemed to be barely touching the water.
nice video, especially the transducer installation. I bought a canoe (SportsPal 12') and Newport Vessel 46 trolling motor last year and this year I'm looking to buy a fish finder. not sure which one just yet. nothing really especial. I'm also looking to upgrade the blade to help with heavy grass. I got caught a few times last year and I'm sure it could do better. The motor is pretty powerful. If you have any tips on those please let me know. Thank you
I love these canoe videos. Could you make a video that shows you getting to the lake and setting up your rig?
45 lbs. trust motors usually draw about 45 - 52 amps wide open I've been told.
Minn Kota motors are not speed rated... they are torque to weight rated for the type of boat they will be pulling/pushing and the type of water... in essence, an Endura MAX 45 is made to push a larger boat at the same speed that, say, a Endura MAX 30 would push a canoe... at aprox. 2mph... therefore, the EM 45 on a canoe might get you an extra 1mph has more torque then speed application which is why it cuts through the weeds easier... they are also designed to be more efficient "pulling" a boat from the bow.
very good review. I was researching, trying to figure out the differences between the c2 and the endura max. Thanks a ton, man!
Good lake, hi from Russia 😊
Great video.
Do you have to buy the nut and bolt kit I see everywhere with the upgraded prop?
Thanks for a great informative video. I used to live in New Jersey.....in Michigan now
I have an smaller, older model on a 12' canoe. I will keep this model in mind. I hope you don't mind me asking but I'm just curious ; what is your line of work?
Hey carl, im new to swimbaiting and i was wondering what your idea of a strong, reliable, and price conscious all around small swimbait reel for baits ranging from 1 1/2 to 3oz
Where were you able to source the 8 gauge wire for the lengthening/upgrade?
Great video 😆
very informative. what was the price difference?
Nice review. What Battery are you using and what is the Amp/Hr spec?
I have a transom mount 4 hp Merc on a 17 ft Grumman and it is a wild man. So much weight off the side and any slight turn will lift the bow and nearly put me in the water. So I’m thinking of selling that and picking up an electric like the one you reviewed. I’m amazed at how stable your canoe appears but I suspect the elimination of that much weight off the side and much less thrust would do it. The combo was inherited and wasn’t for fishing it was for working up river. Anyway can you confirm stability under thrust? I expect you place the battery to balance out the load? I’d probably put it opposite side under the front seat with a heavier gauge wire. You seem to be standing comfortably which is amazing to me. I’d like to dry fly off the canoe standing but it’s enough to justify a change to a jon boat. Would a pulling configuration be better mounted in the bow?
Have u looked at the twin troller x10? It has two trolling motors recessed in the haul and they just go rite through that stuff
Great video!!! What kind of battery do you have with it?
Should have kept fishing that spot! Where there’s one there’s just about always more 👌
Hi Carl ; thanks for all your great reviews and I followed your input on the canoe selection picked up by 13 square stern; that fits perfectly in my Tacoma under the bed cover and running a 34lb. now and possibly upgrading to the 45; just curious being new to baitcasting ; if you use braided line mostly with a leader tied on or just go straight to your bait with braided. Good to see your success after all your hard work and time you put into it. thanks again keep up the good work John
Hey John - thanks so much man, I'm glad the reviews were helpful for you. And congratulations on the canoe! I hope you love it like I do, but let me know your thoughts after having used it a while. I had started with that Cabelas 34lb thrust model, but since upgraded to the 45lb and the difference is substantial. If you haven't already, check out my video on the Minn Kota Endura Max 45....should provide you most everything you need to know. In terms of line I use a leader with my braid to most everything. The realist is me says I probably don't have to, but I just like having a clear line at the point of connection for those fish that may be wary. The only place I feel it really plays a role though is in lures that are fished slow that they can nose up to and inspect.....ie; drop shot, shakey head, jigs on hard bottoms, slow crawling anything Texas or Carolina rigged. Anything reaction / constantly in motion you can totally go straight braid to. Although, on reaction lures I still use usually a nice long 6ft+ of leader in order to give a little stretch in my system. Its a small insurance policy of some stretch when you are having a hard time landing one and the hookset isn't great.
Really helpful video. Thank you. I have a similar setup and was thinking about upgrading my 30lbt C2 to that Endura Max 45. Curious... which weedless prop did you get? I couldn't find one compatible with the 45.
probably the MKP-8 weedless "Wedge"
Thanks for this video..
do you see any issue on your fish finder that is caused by the Motion of the trolling motor. great vid
informative, and nicely shot and edited video, thanks, what cameras are you using (esp stuck to your hat?) thanks
Looking everywhere for 8 gauge female spade connectors, do you remember where you got them?
Great review! kinda makes me wish i has gotten the max 45. I was wondering what kind of battery you are using and what is the Amp Hour on it?
Did you remove the strain relief bushing completely when you upgraded to 8awg wire? What did you use in it's place? Ty
Very nice!
do you think it would work for a 12 foot flat bottom 100 pound boat plus gear
I was waiting for this vid! Thanks for posting
Edit: I have a question, how did the extra 6 inch shaft increase affect you ? lets say you are sitting on the seat is the handle too high ? thats really my only concern with buying the 45.
Yeah - at first it felt high (when seated), but conversely it felt better having it higher when I am standing and adjusting it. Either way.....I'm just used to it now as I'm sure anyone would be once its all they have used for a while.
Thanks man!
hi KEEPIN, I just ran into your video. anyone may input if you have the experience. i sold my 14' porta bote (folding boat) but kept the minn Kota battery with the battery center and the 12v 55 lbs thrust minn Kota troller. now i purchased a 7.5' pontoon 4 pontoon floatation which give more side stability. it has a trunion for the troller but the blade would hit/cut the pontoon if the troller is turned more than 30 degrees if i put the motor at the rear end centered between the pontoon.. you gave me an idea of what may solve this problem. you set the troller on a sideway with an extension iron bar to mount the troller on the kayak. i need a clearer picture to see how this bar is mounted. i'll think of something that will not cause the troller lends the pontoon one-sided. thanks for your insight, bob
very good. Thank you
Would this motor work on an inflatable fishing kayak rated 470/500lbs load ?
With any electric motor do you have to buy the battery seperate?
Hi I have that same canoe! I am currently using a old 28 lb thrust and get blown all over the lake if it's windy out. Have you been out in a windy day with your 45 lb if so how did it handle?
Hey buddy do you know what the proper depth that trolling motor need to be down into the water?
I have almost the same canoe but is 13’
Thanks for your time my friend
do you think this would work for a 12ft rowboat
if not what would you recommend
One more great Video .lot of info here .Question what type Hand held camera is that you are using
Thanks Ron. That is an older Sony model....the DSC-HX9V.
Great video,very informative!
What material is the motor mount made of and how did you get the 90 deg bend in it?
That mount is supplied with canoe straight from the manufacturer.
Affordable fun and manageable. Canoeing is not about speed. The Sportspal is a good canoe.
do you use the motor all the time ? or paddle to ?
I bought a Newport Vessels 46 lb. thrust and it works awesome on my sportspal at almost half the price of the Minn kota endura max and it also has a battery gauge and the handle feels more solid than the Minn kota also.
The only thing I consider is that maximizer on the Minn Kota, it's a very good feature to have infinite speeds
Do you ever have any counterbalancing issues on this model motor? Do you know the weight of the Endura max over the standard version