Trolling motor and battery weight?

Fishnngolfn · 12-30-08, 02:15 AM

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.

Basscrazie · 12-30-08, 08:36 AM

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.

woody · 12-30-08, 11:31 AM

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.

Fishnngolfn · 12-30-08, 06:27 PM

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.

12-30-08, 02:15 AM	#1
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	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. Last edited by Fishnngolfn; 12-30-08 at 02:30 AM.

12-30-08, 08:36 AM	#2
Basscrazie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: magnolia,tx Posts: 398	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.

12-30-08, 11:31 AM	#3
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	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.

12-30-08, 06:27 PM	#4
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	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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