I would still vote for Minn Kota over the Vevor just for the Mina Koto's indestructible shaft and low noise alone. I have personally seen the Minn Kota shaft bend to a 45-degree bend and bounce back perfectly straight leaving no bend in it at all, plus the Minn Kota is super quiet. All Motorguide motors have the exact same steel shaft as the Vevor and both will bend and once a shaft is bent it stays that way, so the Minn Kota quality wins my vote. For both trolling and bait casting the more powerful speed does not matter one bit, because even with my 17 Nitro bass boat at the most I only need 90 LB trust at the most in high current water and I have my boat out fitter with a 112 LB Trust motor. In terms of drag racing, my top speed is only 2 MPH both trolling or casting, so speed and power do not mean much.
Being a 24v you still have another $80 to $100plus in a extra battery. So that evens out the price. Most people with kayaks or canoes are not going to want that extra battery unless you spend $400 on a 24v lithium. Personally I would not buy the Vevor because it really makes no sense. Only application would be on the back of a bigger VHull already running a 24v system and use it trolling and tie into the same power as your main trolling motor. Great video by the way. Looked like fun! Prop looked like a MotorGuide Machete prop
Hi Jon. I had a MotorGuide on a previous boat and I thought the same thing. It looked identical to the prop I had on that one. It seems to work good. I feel like MinnKota's bigger two blade prop turns slower and makes less noise. I'm not sure which blade is better. It might need a little more testing...
Hi Dave. I had a lot more fun "tests" planned for it, but the ice took forever to leave the lakes so I was on a bit of a time crunch to get it done. Lets just say it involved a lawnmower blade and a bunch of fruit.
Bought a 30 lb. Minn Kota and a mobility battery awhile back....Don't use it much and it just sits..... I prefer to use my push pole with all the skinny water.....The 2 battery choice is a game changer....I'll stay with the 30lb'r !!
I have a 30 pound Minnkota sitting in my shed as well. The throttle handle doesn't work well. I might have to make another repair video. The push pole is the way to go in skinny water.
Awesome review and comparison. I was still leaning toward the Minn Kota, for the lighter weight, extendable tiller and two props, but The Vevor caught more fish.
I was a little surprised that the Vevor outperformed the Minnkota in several tests. Overall, the Minnkota was much nicer, but you can't argue the fact that the Vevor did catch more fish!
Thanks for the good video. I was looking at the Vevor for testing but was hoping there was a 12V version too. I don't like the stepping of the motor as the speed increases/decreases. Since I'm a kayak guy, even using 2 LiFe04 batteries isn't something I want to do.
I didn't realize it was 24 volt until I got it. I guess it pays to read the fine print. Since this motor is heavy and requires two batteries, there is no way it will work on a kayak. I'm glad this helped you decide. Thanks for watching.
I wouldn't want to get weeds in that prop and have to take out all those screws especially if you're on the water Great job and testing them out though Great job and testing them out though
Great vid!!! I just ordered the 86lb version and have an aftermarket prop from apc props to test a top speed.... May I ask what app you are using for the speed??
It says "speedometer by Jens Peterson." That's all the info I can find on it. I just searched speedometer in my app store. There are lots of them. I think I will download a digital one next time so its easier to read. I'd love to know how that aftermarket prop works.
@@GoMidwestFishing I'm actually headed out soon to shoot the video, it should be uploaded tonight!!! I have another vid on my channel testing different props on a 55lb
I have one I got for Christmas ... looking in the owners manual, it shows connecting it to one 12v battery ? So .. your saying I need to hook it up to two 12v batteries ? That would not be good for my Pellican Bass Raider
Both the 55lb and 86lb Vevor trolling motors are 24 volt, which means you will need two 12 volt batteries wired in series to get 24 volts. You can buy a single 24 volt battery, but it will cost $500-$900. They really need to make a 12 volt version if they are going to market it for small boats and kayaks. I would look at your trolling motor specs to verify its 24 volt. Those instructions are not very accurate.
@GoMidwestFishing YES, you are correct. It is 24v, and that makes it useless to me. I am not able to put two 12v batteries in my 10' Pelican boat nor am I going to buy a $500 24v battery .. they should not say they are for small boats or kayaks, very misleading
Was für ein Blödsinn. Minn Kota 12 Volt gegen so ein Schrottmotor mit 24 Volt. Es wäre fair gewesen einer Traxxis 80lbs gegen den anderen Motor zu vergleichen. Da hätte der 80er Traxxis auf jeden Fall haushoch gewonnen... Man kann nicht Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen!!
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Fun test. Great information. Yes 24 volts is more expensive and the 3 prop will help with power and noise. Thanks From Wisconsin
Reggie and I were debating what the difference in props actually does to performance. I'd be curious to know the science behind it.
I would still vote for Minn Kota over the Vevor just for the Mina Koto's indestructible shaft and low noise alone. I have personally seen the Minn Kota shaft bend to a 45-degree bend and bounce back perfectly straight leaving no bend in it at all, plus the Minn Kota is super quiet. All Motorguide motors have the exact same steel shaft as the Vevor and both will bend and once a shaft is bent it stays that way, so the Minn Kota quality wins my vote. For both trolling and bait casting the more powerful speed does not matter one bit, because even with my 17 Nitro bass boat at the most I only need 90 LB trust at the most in high current water and I have my boat out fitter with a 112 LB Trust motor. In terms of drag racing, my top speed is only 2 MPH both trolling or casting, so speed and power do not mean much.
I agree 100%. I like the quiet power of the minnkota, plus the flexible shaft is a huge plus.
Being a 24v you still have another $80 to $100plus in a extra battery. So that evens out the price.
Most people with kayaks or canoes are not going to want that extra battery unless you spend $400 on a 24v lithium.
Personally I would not buy the Vevor because it really makes no sense. Only application would be on the back of a bigger VHull already running a 24v system and use it trolling and tie into the same power as your main trolling motor.
Great video by the way.
Looked like fun!
Prop looked like a MotorGuide Machete prop
Hi Jon. I had a MotorGuide on a previous boat and I thought the same thing. It looked identical to the prop I had on that one. It seems to work good. I feel like MinnKota's bigger two blade prop turns slower and makes less noise. I'm not sure which blade is better. It might need a little more testing...
Can’t say you didn’t put it through it’s paces! Great tests! It pulled it’s own (and Reggie) 😂
Hi Dave. I had a lot more fun "tests" planned for it, but the ice took forever to leave the lakes so I was on a bit of a time crunch to get it done. Lets just say it involved a lawnmower blade and a bunch of fruit.
Bought a 30 lb. Minn Kota and a mobility battery awhile back....Don't use it much and it just sits..... I prefer to use my push pole with all the skinny water.....The 2 battery choice is a game changer....I'll stay with the 30lb'r !!
I have a 30 pound Minnkota sitting in my shed as well. The throttle handle doesn't work well. I might have to make another repair video. The push pole is the way to go in skinny water.
Awesome review and comparison. I was still leaning toward the Minn Kota, for the lighter weight, extendable tiller and two props, but The Vevor caught more fish.
I was a little surprised that the Vevor outperformed the Minnkota in several tests. Overall, the Minnkota was much nicer, but you can't argue the fact that the Vevor did catch more fish!
It would be fascinating to see if the Minnkota drawing 24 volts would do............
I have the Vevor 86lbs and its amazing, on a Pelican catch 100 kayak😁
Holy cow, that must be a very fast kayak!
Thanks for the good video. I was looking at the Vevor for testing but was hoping there was a 12V version too. I don't like the stepping of the motor as the speed increases/decreases. Since I'm a kayak guy, even using 2 LiFe04 batteries isn't something I want to do.
I didn't realize it was 24 volt until I got it. I guess it pays to read the fine print. Since this motor is heavy and requires two batteries, there is no way it will work on a kayak. I'm glad this helped you decide. Thanks for watching.
i have the Vevor 86lbs, im using 12v battery, it works on my kayak😁
It works on 12v too just less power
I can't imagine that the vent holes will be a help to longevity when it rains.
I wondered that myself.
The friend I am giving mine to will be popping wheelies with all that weight in the back with the 2 batteries hahaha
I wouldn't want to get weeds in that prop and have to take out all those screws especially if you're on the water Great job and testing them out though Great job and testing them out though
Hi John. I was really trying to damage the thing, but it survived, so I guess I got to give it some credit for that. It was fun trying anyway.
You should factor in the cost of an additional battery
Yes, definitely. They really need a 12 volt version of this motor.
Great vid!!! I just ordered the 86lb version and have an aftermarket prop from apc props to test a top speed.... May I ask what app you are using for the speed??
It says "speedometer by Jens Peterson." That's all the info I can find on it. I just searched speedometer in my app store. There are lots of them. I think I will download a digital one next time so its easier to read. I'd love to know how that aftermarket prop works.
@@GoMidwestFishing I'm actually headed out soon to shoot the video, it should be uploaded tonight!!! I have another vid on my channel testing different props on a 55lb
@@codyakfishing8856 I will be looking forward to seeing it.
I have one I got for Christmas ... looking in the owners manual, it shows connecting it to one 12v battery ? So .. your saying I need to hook it up to two 12v batteries ? That would not be good for my Pellican Bass Raider
Both the 55lb and 86lb Vevor trolling motors are 24 volt, which means you will need two 12 volt batteries wired in series to get 24 volts. You can buy a single 24 volt battery, but it will cost $500-$900. They really need to make a 12 volt version if they are going to market it for small boats and kayaks. I would look at your trolling motor specs to verify its 24 volt. Those instructions are not very accurate.
@GoMidwestFishing YES, you are correct. It is 24v, and that makes it useless to me. I am not able to put two 12v batteries in my 10' Pelican boat nor am I going to buy a $500 24v battery .. they should not say they are for small boats or kayaks, very misleading
What is the diameter of the propeller and the diameter of the motor shaft?
I have the motor put away in its box for the winter, or I would go measure it for you. Sorry.
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Was für ein Blödsinn. Minn Kota 12 Volt gegen so ein Schrottmotor mit 24 Volt. Es wäre fair gewesen einer Traxxis 80lbs gegen den anderen Motor zu vergleichen. Da hätte der 80er Traxxis auf jeden Fall haushoch gewonnen... Man kann nicht Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen!!