maximizer?by minkota

[swamprat]

i have a motorguide 71lbs freshwater series t/m 24v. is ther any fact behind minkotas adds of longer battery life with maximizer?most of the time we flat line troll,i have two group 29/31 series batteries,biggest ones wallyworld has,i have yet to go all day!i can make 9 hrs working them.i know that is a lot but i would like to do better,am i asking to much?if anyone has any info or hard facts such as data on current draw,amp,rating,to motor i would appreciat it.

[ShilohRed]

When I swapped from motorguide to Minn kota in 03 the minn kota on the same batters would last 2 days of fishing. The motorguide would if I was lucky last almost a day.
Pete

[CatFan]

i have a motorguide 71lbs freshwater series t/m 24v. is ther any fact behind minkotas adds of longer battery life with maximizer?most of the time we flat line troll,i have two group 29/31 series batteries,biggest ones wallyworld has,i have yet to go all day!i can make 9 hrs working them.i know that is a lot but i would like to do better,am i asking to much?if anyone has any info or hard facts such as data on current draw,amp,rating,to motor i would appreciat it.

On any speed but high, the maximizer saves quite a bit of power. Standard "speed-coil" motors that have the 5-position switch use the same amount of battery power on any speed setting. The maximizer uses less power than a speed-coil motor on all settings but high.

[swamprat]

thanks shilohred,and catfan.both of you got just what i was asking.i do appreciate the input/help very much.most of the time i troll on the lower speed settings,1 or 2 80% of time so i think m/c motor may help.thanks again,good fishing,holdem hook!

[Don G]

Does anyone know where to purchase an old Minnkota maximizer to change a 5 speed to variable? I don't think they have made them for quite sometime but I would like to find one...

Thanks..

[SteveJ]

http://search.ebay.com:80/minn-kota-...taQ20maximizer

[CrappiePappy]

http://search.ebay.com:80/minn-kota-...taQ20maximizer

That's $100 for an "untested/as is" unit

... cp

[Barnacle Bill]

Does anyone know where to purchase an old Minnkota maximizer to change a 5 speed to variable? I don't think they have made them for quite sometime but I would like to find one...

Thanks..

They show up on E-bay once in a while. If you are handy with a soldering iron, I have a copy of the schematic (some where) Tom drew up some time ago to make a control.

[Don G]

They show up on E-bay once in a while. If you are handy with a soldering iron, I have a copy of the schematic (some where) Tom drew up some time ago to make a control.

Bill, I would like to have a copy of the schematic...Might try to build one...

When is your trip to Kerr?...We will be there 4/7-4/14.

[Barnacle Bill]

Bill, I would like to have a copy of the schematic...Might try to build one...

When is your trip to Kerr?...We will be there 4/7-4/14.

I'll see if I can find it for you Don. We will be the for the week starting 4/6. Looking forward to finally meeting you. We will be staying at The Little Retreat.