08-04-2008, 04:10 AM
I had a Minn Kota 36 for many years. Now I am not a big person, but my Hubby is 6'4" and 225. We have 11 1/2' long Pontoons, real close to a canoe.
I agree that the canoe will cut thru the water fine with a 30 or 36, the question is how long of shaft are you going to need. They both have the shortest.
My Minn Kota 36 died finally this year and has been replaced with the MAXXUM 40. Longer shaft is really nice, plus this motor does NOT consume as much power to move. The props are the same I believe.
There is a reostat control on the 40. The more you turn the faster the propeller turns, no clicks. I can set it that the blade is barely turning. Just enough to hold me in one spot. Plus I have been able to get THREE days out of one battery charge (using low power of course)
It is more money, but REALLY worth it in my opinion. Don't forget the DEEP CYCLE MARINE BATTERY, as they can take several charges where a normal battery cannot.
Plus LICENSE, any time you put a motor on ANYTHING, you need to license it.
[signature]
I agree that the canoe will cut thru the water fine with a 30 or 36, the question is how long of shaft are you going to need. They both have the shortest.
My Minn Kota 36 died finally this year and has been replaced with the MAXXUM 40. Longer shaft is really nice, plus this motor does NOT consume as much power to move. The props are the same I believe.
There is a reostat control on the 40. The more you turn the faster the propeller turns, no clicks. I can set it that the blade is barely turning. Just enough to hold me in one spot. Plus I have been able to get THREE days out of one battery charge (using low power of course)
It is more money, but REALLY worth it in my opinion. Don't forget the DEEP CYCLE MARINE BATTERY, as they can take several charges where a normal battery cannot.
Plus LICENSE, any time you put a motor on ANYTHING, you need to license it.
[signature]