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Old 12-30-08, 02:15 AM   #1
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Default Trolling motor weight?

As I have stated in another thread, I am leaning towards purchasing a Minn Kota Endura 30 trolling motor with my Christmas money. I was wondering if any of you guys know how much it weighs. I went to the Minn Kota website and they do not have a weight listed under their product specifications.

Also, how much does one of the smaller marine batteries weigh? I am talking about the 12 volt kind that are the size of a lawn mower battery. EDIT: I found one at Academy Sports that weighs 21 lbs.

My personal pontoon has a weight limit of 400 lbs.
Me - 210
Gear - 50
Trolling motor - ???
Battery - 21

I am also thinking of using a floating cooler filled halfway with water as a live well. I will "drag" it around using a rope. I know it will create drag but I only plan on using it when I catch that hog so I can take it back to the camp site to brag to my buddies fishing from the bank. Almost all the fish I catch will be released after pictures and weighing.

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Old 12-30-08, 08:36 AM   #2
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FNGOLF,i use the smaller w-mart toll battery and it last all day in my pond boat.The minkota is really light to m e.Yes you will have alot of drag from your cooler and will put more strain on the battery.
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Old 12-30-08, 11:31 AM   #3
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I dont know the weight of the Minnkota, but from what you have said, I would guess to say that you would be within your boats limits.
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Old 12-30-08, 06:27 PM   #4
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I was surprised how quickly Minn Kota responded to my request about the Endura 30 weight. They stated that it ships 21 lbs but they add 3 lbs for packaging. So it is around 18 lbs. That is really light.
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