Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30" Shaft)

I guess I waited 10 years to write this review. Mine is still like brand new, and runs perfectly. Used on fresh water lakes on a 16' old town poly canoe (about 70 lbs) on a twisted aluminum motor mount bolted to the transom (and also just bolted to the side of the transom, which works great too, and doesn't require a motor mount). I usually use it when I go out on a "beer float" with my wife (she thinks it is a wine float) with a 100 amp/hr lipo battery, or older lead acid battery. The lipo battery is awesome, nice and light, and lasts a long time - maybe 3-4 hours. And the motor is light too. That is a great setup for canoe. I usually run on setting 4 (goes 1 to 5 forward), and only switch to 5 when the battery gets low, and doesn't go as fast. Also, I put it on an old 12' aluminum v hull. It is too small really for that boat, with 2 people (ok for 1 if you don't want to go too fast). I'm getting a 55 lb thrust for the jon-boat (I have a bunch of outboards that are a lot nicer, but the battery is so nice for talking and having a nice outing with my wife). Anyway, for a canoe, I think 30 lbs thrust is enough. For jon-boat, go 55 lbs or more. Also, the old min-kotas that are smaller than 30 lbs are too small for a canoe. Anyway, this is the best way to motorize a canoe, in my opinion, as it is so quiet, and comfortable and light. I've tried outboards too, and they usually go too fast, and make too much noise, for going on a beer float with someone you want to visit with. We have other boats and set-ups ... but the canoe with the electric motor (and a reclining beach chair backwards in the front, reclining with a cup of wine) is my wife's favorite.

The Minn Kota Endura Transom Mount Trolling Motor has proven to be a reliable and efficient addition to my boating gear. It's easy to install and lightweight, making it a breeze to handle. I've used it on my 10-foot Jon boat and it works great, providing just the right amount of power for short runs. I was initially concerned about the power output, but the 30lb thrust is more than adequate for my needs. The motor runs smoothly and quietly, allowing me to enjoy the serenity of the water. The tilt mechanism is smooth and the extension handle is a great feature, making steering comfortable even from the back of the boat. One minor drawback is the reverse function, which could use a bit more power. However, it's sufficient for backing out of the shallows. Overall, this motor offers good value for the price and I would recommend it to others looking for a cost-effective solution for their small boat or kayak

I am amazed at how easy it is to install and run this motor. I put it on a Seahawk 2 and a Seahawk 4, with the Intex Composite Motor Mount. The Endura C2 30 has plenty of power for my max load application, which is me and 3 kids in the "big" boat, a total of around 700lbs including the motor, battery, people, and fishing gear. I juice it with an Everstart marine battery with 750MCA, and we can go for around 3 or 4 hours at speed 3, and still have 50 percent left on the battery. It really has a nice kick when clicked into speed 5 - we actually leave a wake! The Minn Kota drips with quality at ever turn. It has easy controls, including telescoping and easy click speed control, tilt shaft, depth control, and steering lock/tightening. I cannot even hear the motor when it is running. It is lightweight, as my eight year old carries it around. The only thing I would say, is upgrade the battery connection. It comes with a sort of terminal end to bolt on to the battery. I prefer a plug style connector so I can easily disconnect the motor from my battery box. That is just for my rig, so for others, the terminal end may work. Anyway, this Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb is a fantastic little motor, and the price is right.

My original Minn Kota of nearly 10 years quit working. This motor was old when it was given to me, and I got a lot of use out of it. This in mind I was more than happy to replace it with this newer, quieter, and much prettier version. I put this motor on my small boat and my inflatable pontoon to troll for different species in my local lakes. It pushes my boat at a competent speed for being only 30 pound thrust. However, in comparison to my original Minn Kota, reverse on this new motor is almost useless. Speed level 3 in reverse is equal to about 1/2 of speed 1 in Forward with twice as much noise. Sometimes in ultra shallow water, I will use my trolling motor to avoid banging my outboard on rocks and other hazards. The composite shaft is durable and I feel very confident it will not break as opposed to my lower unit of my outboard. In the shallows, I've found to avoid collision directly in front of me, I will turn the handle completely around and forward thrust in the opposite direction creating a powerful reverse. Otherwise I would offer a 5 star review.

What I meant by the catchy headline is that this is about the minimum horsepower for the small boat application. In my case I have it hooked to a Sun Dolphin 8.5 play boat. My calculation was that more power was not only not needed, but not wanted. I need those lower speeds for trolling and such. Also I need to make sure that when I go out I can get back in, less paddle. Here is the deal. The thing is NOT a power hog. As of this writing (super rainy wet year) I have battled winds and currents in our overflowing rivers and having to stay on it all the time has been the test. I haven't got back to the pull out with less than a half battery yet. My notion is that if you have a 14ft boat or less this engine is adequate. No need to break the bank if you're on a budget. For my purposes it is perfect! The gadget that tilts the thing. Over the years I have fought with those releases. Not so on the MinnKota Endura Transom Mount Trolling Motor. Smoothest one I have ever seen. The one thing that is not perfect is the reverse. Don't plan on running it from the front of the boat in reverse. Ain't happening. I don't know if the blades aren't pitched right or what, but the reverse really froths the water without giving much ooomph. I mean, it will back you out of the shallows, but it's not for full time use. Forward, on the other hand works just like you like. About the handle.... Well, I wound up putting my trolling motor in the back and I was kinda worried about steering. You know, twisting around and all. But with the extension handle which you can pull out a lot or a little....it ended up being zero problem. I think I might actually like it more better on the aft now. And one heads up. If you plan on putting a transducer onto the foot...be advised, it probably won't fit as the foot is too short. However...my workaround was to put my transducer all the way to the rear against the fin and shim it with some rubber pads on an edge so that I got it near to vertical. And my depth finder works just fine. So no harm done. You could use most anything that won't rot. Your wife's Tupperware, for instance. I like my MinnKota Endura Transom Mount Trolling Motor a LOT and you will too. If your boat be smaller grab one. You'll be thankin' me!

I bought this motor in fair competition with other retail outlets, so let's say the cost is 1/3 less than the cheapest competition. Next it's the recommended motor for my pontoon boat and works exactly as I'd hoped. Unfortunately, I forgot it needs a battery. The recommended size is a marine battery 105 AH, which weighs another 40Lb. That aside, I have had other motors, the same power and simiar price that weren't a patch on this one. It is built like a tank, literally. I wouldn't be at all worried in taking it through weeds, reeds or logs. It's silent as a ghost and in itself weighs not much more than my fishing box. I know it's a trolling motor, but I use it to get my pontoon boat to the sweet spot and fish my limit and come home. I can do that for 3 days without charging. Simple to operate too. O by the way it was packaged as good as the motor itself and really simple to assemble. I'd buy another in a flash.

This transom mount trolling motor is exactly what I needed for my 14 foot canoe. It has five forward speeds and three reverse speeds, A multiple position clamp, and the depth is adjustable. I get anywhere from 3 to 5 miles an hour at full speed. And since it draws such little power, I can get about 4 to 6 hours of continuous use. The leads that attached to the battery are about 5 foot long, which is good in a smaller boat. I have ran up on Sand bars and ran into logs and the propeller still doesn't show any wear! I recommend a 55 amp hour battery, mine has served me well. Also the telescoping handle is a great feature in a smaller boat so you can move around and still reach it. I would highly recommend this trolling motor to anyone with a smaller boat

I don't usually take the time to write reviews but this one is worth the time. I just got back from taking this motor out twice over the weekend. It was attached to the rear of my 14' canoe and worked like a charm going through a shallow lake with lots of tree stumps and then up and down a narrow river in Northern Michigan. I only hit one stump but nothing happened and it operated great with three people in the small canoe. After making the purchase I second guessed my decision to not get the 40 or 55 but went with the 30 because of the shorter shaft and I'm glad I did. I used the motor with it highest high adjustment and the extra 6" the large motors have would have been too much. Much to my surprise, the canoe went as faster than expected. The only thing i wish is that there was a .5 speed setting which would have been prefect to keep me stationary with the current while i fished up river but that's just getting a little picky. At any rate, no reservations with this and only $100. BTW, i got my Marine 14 battery at COSTCO and even after running for 3 hours on each trip I still had 50% of a charge left.