Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
I bought this motor for my 10 ft Pond Prowler. It works well on calm days but if there's a current or wind, forget it. I'm up grading and getting the 45 or 55lb thrust
Guys for those who is looking forward to buy this motor, or for those who allready bought it and just is very exited to see the features of the trolling motor, I can ALLREDY tell you that the motor is very good and powerful since I've tried it myself, it is fun to drive, atleast I liked it on my boat, I do not know bout you guys but I definitely recommend it.
I own two Minn Kota trolling motors and have owned several other Minn Kota over the years. The biggest problem I have found is that their circuitry is undersized, and the wiring gets hot on the high setting as well as the heads and circuit boards which causes early failure.
Thanks for the video. Suggest that you edit out the apple chewing. Maybe you are doing it for humor but some of your viewers might find it disrespectful.
sadly the brand new endura 30 i just opened and ran last night for the first time, vibrates and rattles between 3-5. sounds smooth out of the water, prop tight etc.. thinking its coming from the transom bracket and the shaft bushing Assembly.
Mine will vibrate when the prop is unbalanced. This has been from weeds, fishing line wrapped around the shaft and from dings in the prop. Solutions: clear any weeds. Remove the prop and cut off any fishing line and remove any rough spots with a file (unless it’s really mangled in which case you’ll need a new prop.)
I purchase one MK 30lb for mi boat 12' length fibre glass , my doubt what kind of batterry can use to get at least 4 hours autonimy at 75%, hope someone can help me , regards from mexico.
This is a good motor and will last for years. The battery & the charger are harder to get right. Make sure you get a big enough battery & a good charger. Does that answer your question? Thanks.
@@BlackBirdWhiteFish How much thrust do you recommend for a 14ft lund boat? Im looking into getting a trolling motor but don’t want to buy something that can’t pull my boat
I’d estimated the top speed I got the boat in the video was 3 - 4 mph loaded with me and my 2 small kids (+/- 290 lbs). Good enough to fish behind the boat, but not fast enough if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere.
@@theomanto7236 not sure what you’re looking for, but 30 lb would be slow (like a walking pace). But that may be fast enough. If you aren’t sure & can afford it, buy a stronger motor- you can still go slow, but you can go faster if you want.
lolol, I cringed at the apple part, because I expected him to sound like a horse chewing it after, but he didn't so I laughed a bit. People eating apples in public has always been one of those things that gets under my skin. It's impossible to not sound like an animal with when eating an apple. The chewing and mouth sounds are always just like a little kid chewing with his mouth open. ugh.. lol
The battery I used was too small & I don’t recommend it. It would not even last 60 minutes before it gave out. I recommend you go to an auto supply store and get a big deep cell rechargeable battery. You’ll also need a battery charger. I hope this helps.
The small battery I used drained in just under an hour. It was too small. I recommend a full size battery similar to a car battery size, but it should be a deep cycle.
@@BlackBirdWhiteFishSorry Sr English is my second language I`ll try to do a better job next time ,but what`s your excuse ?don`t your mama told you is not polite to eat with your mouth open ?
So you really don't need a deep cycle marine battery to run a Minn Kota C2 30# . I'd like to buy the lightest , least expensive battery to move my 6'8 plastic, one man, "bass hunter type" boat and maybe run a small Depth Finder. I was told I need a deep cycle battery, but if I can get by with a lighter, smaller battery that would be great.
A deep cycle battery is designed to put out 12v through it's charge range, a start battery is not regulated in this way. In other words, if you don't have a alternator supplying you with constant voltage and you are running electronics that need a steady 12 volts. Use a deep cycle battery.
Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Lol the way he bit that apple scared me 🤪🤪🤣🤣 looked like a serial killer!!
Yea I’m not watching the rest of the video no lie fk this guy
I bought this motor for my 10 ft Pond Prowler. It works well on calm days but if there's a current or wind, forget it. I'm up grading and getting the 45 or 55lb thrust
Guys for those who is looking forward to buy this motor, or for those who allready bought it and just is very exited to see the features of the trolling motor, I can ALLREDY tell you that the motor is very good and powerful since I've tried it myself, it is fun to drive, atleast I liked it on my boat, I do not know bout you guys but I definitely recommend it.
What I learned: never eat an apple on camera.
Yea good idea
Lmao
Dude I thought that was an onion
I own two Minn Kota trolling motors and have owned several other Minn Kota over the years. The biggest problem I have found is that their circuitry is undersized, and the wiring gets hot on the high setting as well as the heads and circuit boards which causes early failure.
J’ai eu ce soucis avez vous resolu ce problème ?
For some reason I want an apple now 🍎🍏
😂
Super cool video I enjoyed this immensely TY brother ✌
Thanks for the video. Suggest that you edit out the apple chewing. Maybe you are doing it for humor but some of your viewers might find it disrespectful.
That apple! 🍎❤️🙂
I hope that’s your signature thing
Easy way to explaining lovely 😍 👌 video thanks man
Perfect for my inflatable boat. bow mounted. Very easy to convert to do so.
This was soooo helpful! Thank you
Did you have to put a circuit breaker to your cables? Do you think it is even necessary?
Awesome apple; class act.
What’s the deal with the apple? Is that supposed to mean something? That’s kinda weird
sadly the brand new endura 30 i just opened and ran last night for the first time, vibrates and rattles between 3-5. sounds smooth out of the water, prop tight etc.. thinking its coming from the transom bracket and the shaft bushing Assembly.
Sorry to hear that. The 3 -5 speeds are really useful. If it keeps happening I hope you can get a free replacement. Good luck to you!
Mine will vibrate when the prop is unbalanced. This has been from weeds, fishing line wrapped around the shaft and from dings in the prop. Solutions: clear any weeds. Remove the prop and cut off any fishing line and remove any rough spots with a file (unless it’s really mangled in which case you’ll need a new prop.)
i have the endura 30, and im pretty sure that handle goes further up on the shaft than you have it.
Love it the girl driving she did awesome
You should use a bolt and a wing nut to secure the wires to the battery it would cost like 10 cents
Yes- I totally agree. Thats a much better solution than office clips.
wow! great vid
good review, ty
I purchase one MK 30lb for mi boat 12' length fibre glass , my doubt what kind of batterry can use to get at least 4 hours autonimy at 75%, hope someone can help me , regards from mexico.
2 12volt batteries.
Nice lake
We missed the last bite of apple
Please, could You tellme how tome You can continually whith your Minn kota? Thanks for You support. Nice video. Thanks.
This is a good motor and will last for years. The battery & the charger are harder to get right. Make sure you get a big enough battery & a good charger. Does that answer your question? Thanks.
@@BlackBirdWhiteFish muchísimas gracias. Soy del Estado de Veracruz, México. Muy bueno su video. Thanks from Xalapa, Veracruz. México.
Thanks for the review
Nice video very helpful
how long is the shaft?
Hi, ... what is the top speed you can reasonably expect out of that 30lb motor?
Thanks
3-4 mph.
Not fast- it’s about walking speed. But depends on the boat and how much weight is in the boat. If you’re looking for speed get something bigger.
@@BlackBirdWhiteFish How much thrust do you recommend for a 14ft lund boat? Im looking into getting a trolling motor but don’t want to buy something that can’t pull my boat
I’d estimated the top speed I got the boat in the video was 3 - 4 mph loaded with me and my 2 small kids (+/- 290 lbs). Good enough to fish behind the boat, but not fast enough if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere.
@@theomanto7236 not sure what you’re looking for, but 30 lb would be slow (like a walking pace). But that may be fast enough. If you aren’t sure & can afford it, buy a stronger motor- you can still go slow, but you can go faster if you want.
lolol, I cringed at the apple part, because I expected him to sound like a horse chewing it after, but he didn't so I laughed a bit. People eating apples in public has always been one of those things that gets under my skin. It's impossible to not sound like an animal with when eating an apple. The chewing and mouth sounds are always just like a little kid chewing with his mouth open. ugh.. lol
I got last year work two time bottom seal went out
That happens a lot with Minn kota motors. Just don't make them like they used to. But you have a two year warranty.
You can't give orders to a captain!😲
👍
Can you please tell the name of battery and its specs and how many hour works?
The battery I used was too small & I don’t recommend it. It would not even last 60 minutes before it gave out. I recommend you go to an auto supply store and get a big deep cell rechargeable battery. You’ll also need a battery charger. I hope this helps.
very nice but no one on the small boat have life vest..🤷🏼♂️.. that the number 1 safety .. aizzzzzz
I'm guessing the apple was to let your camera girl know when to cut
how long i takes to drain battery pls
The small battery I used drained in just under an hour. It was too small. I recommend a full size battery similar to a car battery size, but it should be a deep cycle.
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50 amp circuit breaker?
I’ll be honest- I’m not sure. As far as I know there is not a circuit breaker. Where would it be located?
I feel like you should do audio books 🤷
This is fast enough not to scare the B-Jesus out of my gf. ✌🏽🙋🏾♀️
what marine battery do you use... and is it lithium or other ?
deepcycle marine battery, at least as big as an automobile otherwise they would die out too quickly
This dude uses paper clips for marine terminals... enuff said
Sorry I can't hear anything.
The battery has enough amps to kill you.. not sure why tiu just dont use a bolt and wingnut.
Eating on camera really? You wouldn't eat while talking to someone in person, so why do it on camera? Just rude.
Get over it
Is this video sponsored by a certain Apple brand or something?
I know what I’d have done with the apple!
Enjoy your 🍎 my friend 😂
Привет из России, почему вы без жилетов, и ребёнок?
next do a video ,how to eat an apple like a human been .
If you’re going to correct someone you should learn how to spell at better than a 3rd grade level.
@@BlackBirdWhiteFishSorry Sr English is my second language I`ll try to do a better job next time ,but what`s your excuse ?don`t your mama told you is not polite to eat with your mouth open ?
Stick the apple.
Stick too fishing. What a waste of time
Learn English.
I can't watch a fool to cheap to go and buy a couple nuts and bolts to secure his trolling motor to a battery...... seriously this dude ias
Learn proper grammar if you’re going to correct someone.
How is this for proper grammar ? I can tell you are from the land of fruits and nuts. Happy fishing.
So you really don't need a deep cycle marine battery to run a Minn Kota C2 30# . I'd like to buy the lightest , least expensive battery to move my 6'8 plastic, one man, "bass hunter type" boat and maybe run a small Depth Finder. I was told I need a deep cycle battery, but if I can get by with a lighter, smaller battery that would be great.
A deep cycle battery is designed to put out 12v through it's charge range, a start battery is not regulated in this way. In other words, if you don't have a alternator supplying you with constant voltage and you are running electronics that need a steady 12 volts. Use a deep cycle battery.
Very thorough! 🍏