11-17-2013, 08:50 PM
As stated in another post, I am new too using a pontoon setup. I want to put an electric motor on it (work smart, not hard) [
]. I have been looking at the Minn Kota Endura 30# thrust. This morning sitting in the garage I noticed my Minn Kota Power Drive 55 with, I might add, the Co-Pilot. I use this on my 19' Bayliner, the one thing I love is the Co-Pilot. Just sit in the seat and operate the motor with the remote attached to my wrist.
As I look at the motor I start to wonder. Yes, huge overkill, I might could get that toon up on plane. [cool] LOL Then I hit the web, weight difference seems to be about 8lbs. MK 55PD about 25lbs, Endura 30# about 16lbs, I weight about 200lbs, don't carry a lot of extra out with me (yet). It does have a 54" adjustable shaft, so height is a bit much. Coming up with a flat surface to mount it to is no issue. I am concerned about "run time", it does appear that a bigger motor with a group 24 battery will not last as long.
Searching on here I found a couple of you that run 50# thrust motors, but transom mount.
So, use what I have or buy a new one?
I did see a used Minn Kota 30# for $60 this morning in the classifieds. If I will end up with issues using my 55PD, I'd rather spend the money on another one. Just thought maybe I could save myself some dollars.
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]. I have been looking at the Minn Kota Endura 30# thrust. This morning sitting in the garage I noticed my Minn Kota Power Drive 55 with, I might add, the Co-Pilot. I use this on my 19' Bayliner, the one thing I love is the Co-Pilot. Just sit in the seat and operate the motor with the remote attached to my wrist.As I look at the motor I start to wonder. Yes, huge overkill, I might could get that toon up on plane. [cool] LOL Then I hit the web, weight difference seems to be about 8lbs. MK 55PD about 25lbs, Endura 30# about 16lbs, I weight about 200lbs, don't carry a lot of extra out with me (yet). It does have a 54" adjustable shaft, so height is a bit much. Coming up with a flat surface to mount it to is no issue. I am concerned about "run time", it does appear that a bigger motor with a group 24 battery will not last as long.
Searching on here I found a couple of you that run 50# thrust motors, but transom mount.
So, use what I have or buy a new one?
I did see a used Minn Kota 30# for $60 this morning in the classifieds. If I will end up with issues using my 55PD, I'd rather spend the money on another one. Just thought maybe I could save myself some dollars.
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