Do they still make a maximizer or something like it?

[jbp84]

I'm looking for something like a maximizer for my jon boat tolling motor. It has a minn Kota edge on it now it has 5 speeds but I can't fine tune the speed Like I want and hate to go and buy a power drive for nearly three times the cost what I could get for the edge used. Is there something like the old maximizers out there or rig something up like a dimmer switch? My big boat has a maxxum I use the jon boat in small lakes that has hp restrictions

[DockShootinJack]

I have seen on the net where a pulse width modulators ( that's what the maximizers were) to gain zero to 100% adjustability on trolling motors. The PWD's are fairly cheap on ebay. I have been meaning to do this on my Edge I just haven't gotten around to it.

[Cane Pole]

The big problem with home made is heat sink and waterproofing. I made a maximizer out of a used 12v MK V2 control board and an old car audio amp box as cover and heat sink.

[kickingback]

If you are looking for the maximizer you can find them sometimes on Ebay. I just bought one two weeks ago and one was on sale last week and went for $70. You can find them if you keep looking. Mine is in great condition and works perfect. I paid a little bit more for mine.

[pescador]

I have seen on the net where a pulse width modulators ( that's what the maximizers were) to gain zero to 100% adjustability on trolling motors. The PWD's are fairly cheap on ebay. I have been meaning to do this on my Edge I just haven't gotten around to it.

Hey Jack,

Thanks for the info, after researching seems like quite a few have done this with good results.

pescador

[DockShootinJack]

Most Welcome. Cane Pole has a valid point about the heat sinks. Most of the ones I have seen have heat sinks built in but I don't know if they are enough.