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Location: Eau Claire, WI | I ran two Esox Mag's over the years and had Minn Kota Power Drives on both. The first one had a 12v 42 pound thrust and to be honest it was adequate for 90% of my situations at that time. However it would poop out during a long 10+ hour day if you used it heavy. My second rig had a 24v unit with I think either mid 50 or 60 pounds of thrust. More than enough power for any situation and I could go two days without a recharge.
I'll second what Sworrall said on the shaft length. Should you go with a Power Drive series motor I also suggest you buy one of the slider plates for mounting. That way you can either slide the unit back or remove it with ease should you decide to get a cover for it. Also on very steep launches the trolling motor had a tendancy to hit the bow roller on the trailer, the slider mount took care of that issue.
If you're running a late model Mag the battery compartment should have room for two #27 batteries and a on-board charger between them.
Good luck, it's a nice rig. |
