{"product_id":"minn-kota-edge-45-bow-mount-trolling-motor-45in-shaft-12v","title":"Minn Kota Edge 45 Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - Freshwater Hand Control, 45\" Shaft (45 lb Thrust, 12V)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minn Kota Edge 45 is a bow-mount trolling motor for freshwater fishing boats. It delivers 45 lb of thrust on a 12-volt system through a 45-inch shaft, with a hand-control tiller you steer directly from the bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my boat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45-inch shaft suits most bass boats and aluminum fishing boats where the bow deck sits roughly 20-26 inches above the waterline. Measure from the top of your bow mounting surface down to the water: you want the motor head to clear the deck while the prop stays fully submerged in chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Edge series is not rated for saltwater or brackish use. If you fish salt, the Riptide series is the correct family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Edge over a budget transom motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow-mount placement pulls the boat rather than pushing it, which holds a line far better in wind and current. The Edge adds two things a budget motor does not have: a tempered marine-grade extruded aluminum mount that is strong without adding weight, and a composite shaft that is guaranteed for life. The shaft flexes on impact instead of bending or kinking, so a rock strike does not end your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 lb thrust, 12V, 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndestructible composite shaft, guaranteed for life - flexes on impact, will not break or kink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempered marine-grade extruded aluminum mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatch and door design with soft-grip knob and positive rear stow latch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor head in high-impact hybrid composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable Tilt Twist tiller control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your thrust and shaft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule of thumb is about 2 lb of thrust per 100 lb of fully loaded boat weight. At 45 lb of thrust the Edge 45 suits boats up to roughly 2,200 lb loaded. Heavier boats, or boats fished in consistent wind, should step up to the Edge 55 or the 24V Edge 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge 45 trolling motor with 45\" composite shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow mount with latch and door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeedless Wedge 2 propeller, installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware and owner documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Edge bolts directly to a flat bow deck. You will need a 12V deep-cycle marine battery (not a starting battery), a 50-amp circuit breaker between battery and motor, and a trolling motor plug and receptacle if you want to remove the motor without unbolting the leads. Most anglers mount a quick-release bracket so the motor lifts off for trailering and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge 45 \/ L\u0026amp;D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 forward \/ 3 reverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand control tiller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow mount, latch \u0026amp; door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years (shaft: lifetime)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1355935\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need one battery or two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne. The Edge 45 is a 12V motor and runs on a single 12V deep-cycle marine battery. The 24V Edge 70 is the model that requires two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use my cranking battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use a deep-cycle marine battery. A starting battery is built for short high-amperage bursts and will be damaged by the sustained draw of a trolling motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a circuit breaker required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Minn Kota specifies a 50-amp breaker or fuse in the positive lead. It protects the motor and the wiring, and most insurance and ABYC-aligned rigging expects it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand control or foot control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand control keeps you at the bow with direct tiller steering and costs less. Foot control frees both hands for casting. This model is hand control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run this in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Edge series is freshwater-rated only. Saltwater exposure will corrode it and voids the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minn Kota","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48804993368292,"sku":"27-1355935","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/2055\/1501\/files\/27-1355945.jpg?v=1776903677","url":"https:\/\/marinecobra.com\/products\/minn-kota-edge-45-bow-mount-trolling-motor-45in-shaft-12v","provider":"Marine Cobra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}