Olebiker Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I just replaced my 40# Minn Kota Edge trolling motor with a 55# Maxxum with the digital maximizer. What a difference the variable speed control makes! I can dial the speed back to exactly where I want it. With the old Edge it seemed like I always needed to be somewhere in between 4 and 5. The Edge motor has 5 speeds and, if you start out on the highest speed, it will just about throw you out of the boat. The digital speed control has a soft start so you don't get that jerk when taking off at 100%. I installed the motor yesterday and went fishing late yesterday afternoon. The Maxxum motor is so quiet that there were times I could not hear it running. The only problem is that the direction indicator does not work. I will attempt to address that this evening. Quote
soccplayer07 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 I just installed one too. I love it. The only problem so far is the interference with fish finder. Quote
Olebiker Posted June 9, 2009 Author Posted June 9, 2009 I just got the depthfinder installed on it last night, so I don't know if that will be a problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Quote
acar555 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 I just installed one too. I love it. The only problem so far is the interference with fish finder. Don't run your depth finder off of the trolling motor battery and a piece or rubber between the transducer and the motor will help also. Quote
soccplayer07 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 I dont run them on the same batteries. Ill try the rubber trick Quote
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