Minn Kota Endura Max 45, Set Up and Test on a Canoe
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2017
- I like to Canoe on wide rivers but have a hard time coming back up stream in the canoe, thought I'd try a trolling motor to see if it will help. Some of my favorite tools: www.amazon.com/shop/colfaxmath
What I do is lock the motor in position and steer with the paddle.
Great idea, I'll try that this weekend.
And why
@@JustinAzeiMusic I made a pwm control box that I keep in front of me in the stern seat. It controls speed and fwd/rev. It’s a lot more comfortable steering with the paddle.
Brocraft outriggers, make another mount like the motor mount, then add the outriggers, my 17 foot aluminium canoe is solid as a rock with those, adds a tiny bit of drag but well worth it.
Very good idea
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It's a nice little motor
I was this stoked too when i set my trolling motor up!
Awesome ! Thanks for posting I have a c2 in a 40, the max with its claims of 5x better battery is appealing, what sort of battery life are you seeing at full speed up river in hours ? Thanks
Nice! I bought one today, looking forward to using it.
Dan Martin
Are you on the Sacramento River?
I know this is an older video. Hope you still read comments. Anyway just wondered what type or name life jacket were you wearing?
It was a Lotus life jacket but I think they went out of business. It is for white water rafting
Nice . More time to fish. If not aware the motor should really be turned around, ( bracket ). Release the locking feature, then if you hit something the motor will flip up. Hopefully preventing you from flipping.
Steve Jones absolutely, figured it out when I got off the river.
What happens if you hit a snag? I'd like to see the motor release and swing up, but that doesn't look possible.
I actually have it mounted backwards in this video. Since then I have used it lots and it does swing up fine
I think I know exactly where you filmed this fished/launched there many times thanks
It's a nice place
Nice. That's a 45lb motor? Do you find it powerful enough? I'm about to do a similar setup but for a 17ft rowboat. I'm wondering whether to go up to 55lb or if that'd just be overkill? I'd also like to hear about the amp hours of your battery and how much time your getting on the motor with it.
I'd go with the 55lb, no one has ever complained about too much power. Also the battery does quickly going against the current, I have a second battery now. I changed them out. During the trip
@@ColfaxMath How long did one battery usually last?
How long does the battery last?
Maybe couple hours, I wouldn't get rid of your paddle
Would you still suggest the 45? Or would you go with the 55 option (still 12v and 36")
I would probably go bigger if I did it again
Were you running the motor in reverse to go forward or were you able to move the handle backwards?
I was able to get it to rotate well. I have since reversed the mounting and it works well
@@ColfaxMath thanks!!!
Have you tested battery life on this model?
I have a regular canoe trip and it lasts about 80 percent of the trip, when it runs out, I paddle
@@ColfaxMath How long, time wise, may I ask?
So I want to do this - primarily for fishing - how do you rate the stability of the canoe in general when going all out with that motor? Would you recommend?
Yes, i like it slot and just as stable
PUT THE BATTERY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CANOE AND IT BALANCES OUT PERFECTLY. I CAN STAND ON MINE ALL DAY
Ensure max 55 clamped on side I can do 4-5 mph 15ft canoe
You had the motor on right the first time , why did you put it on backwards when you got on the water , smh not good
Ok
That mount looks very unstable
It's been working well so far, now that you mention it, I might beef it up
ColfaxMath I’m looking to build one as well and I see different people’s designs. I like the pool noodle idea.
Did he just say mini coka!! Minn Kota