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Minn-Kota Edge 70 conversion to VARIABLE SPEED
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<blockquote data-quote="Bowhunter1661" data-source="post: 427655" data-attributes="member: 9937"><p>Labor would be the most expensive part of a conversion. If you were to look up in the Maxxum manual you will see the controller can be used on 12,24, and 36 volt trolling motors. With my electrical background I would see no reason why one could not upgrade any minn-Kota. Not just an edge. Just have to figure out the logistics as far as wiring and routing. </p><p></p><p>Once you really look into it. All you need to make it work is the MOM/OFF/CON switch all minn Kotas come with. The pos and neg cables from the motor to the controller, then the pos and neg from the battery to the controller. Mount up your resitstor and magnetic switch and you're in business. </p><p></p><p>Actually here's what appears to be the 12 and 24/36 volt kits. All one would have to do is install a magnet on their existing ON/OFF pedal foot button if they did not have a round button like the one pictured. Not sure why they have separate kits when the manual shows the one controller can operate with. All three voltages.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bowhunter1661, post: 427655, member: 9937"] Labor would be the most expensive part of a conversion. If you were to look up in the Maxxum manual you will see the controller can be used on 12,24, and 36 volt trolling motors. With my electrical background I would see no reason why one could not upgrade any minn-Kota. Not just an edge. Just have to figure out the logistics as far as wiring and routing. Once you really look into it. All you need to make it work is the MOM/OFF/CON switch all minn Kotas come with. The pos and neg cables from the motor to the controller, then the pos and neg from the battery to the controller. Mount up your resitstor and magnetic switch and you're in business. Actually here's what appears to be the 12 and 24/36 volt kits. All one would have to do is install a magnet on their existing ON/OFF pedal foot button if they did not have a round button like the one pictured. Not sure why they have separate kits when the manual shows the one controller can operate with. All three voltages. [/QUOTE]
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