Minn Kota | Edge Trolling Motor | Foot Control | Latch Door | 24V | 70lb Thrust | 45" Shaft | 1355970

Product Overview

The Minn Kota | Edge Trolling Motor | Foot Control | Latch Door | 24V | 70lb Thrust | 45" Shaft | 1355970 is a high-torque, structurally reinforced bow-mount trolling motor built to withstand the rigors of serious bass, walleye, and multi-species freshwater fishing. Operating on a clean, efficient 24-volt marine power architecture, this motor pushes out an impressive 70 pounds of continuous thrust. This extra muscle provides the critical propulsion needed to combat heavy wind, cut through rolling lake chop, and navigate dense weed lines that easily bog down standard 12V setups. At the heart of its structural engineering is an ultra-tough, extruded, anodized aluminum upper arm. This premium mount provides an elite strength-to-weight ratio, completely eliminating deck flex, rattles, and vibrations when running the motor at full throttle. Directional control is driven by a high-impact composite mechanical foot pedal, using a heavy-duty dual-cable steer mechanism that delivers instantaneous heel-toe tracking with zero lag, giving traditional anglers the physical feedback they need to slip silently into tight shoreline pockets.

The package ships fully equipped and ready for installation on your boat's bow deck. It includes the premium extruded aluminum Edge mount base, the high-response cable-steer foot pedal with a integrated 5-speed selection dial, a top-mounted illuminated directional arrow indicator, a heavy-duty transport tie-down strap, a weed-cutting Power Prop with a matching shear pin, and all necessary marine-grade stainless steel mounting fasteners. Featuring a highly versatile 45-inch shaft length, this model is the perfect middle-ground option for medium-sized boats, offering enough length to keep the lower torpedo unit submerged during rough water swells without extending awkwardly above the deck line. The shaft itself is made from Minn Kota's legendary indestructible composite fiberglass material, which naturally flexes upon hard impact with underwater boulders and stumps to prevent catastrophic breakage or damage to your boat’s hull.

Key Features

• Shaft Length: 45"
• Thrust Capacity:Heavy-duty 24V electrical performance. Delivers a powerful 70 pounds of continuous thrust, providing the perfect torque output for medium-to-large hulls fighting heavy winds, waves, and strong river currents.
• Rugged Extruded Aluminum Arm Mount: Constructed from premium-grade marine aluminum that resists bending, warping, and twisting, providing a rock-solid, rattle-free base for high-speed operation.
• Innovative Latch and Door Mechanism: Features a hinged structural collar that clamps down tightly on the motor shaft during deployment and opens instantly with a single T-bolt to let you remove the entire motor for security or winter storage.
• Ultra-Responsive Dual-Cable Mechanical Steering: Connected directly via high-tensile steel cables, providing instant, crisp heel-toe control and direct mechanical feedback to the pilot.
• Indestructible Composite Fiberglass Shaft: Engineered to absorb heavy underwater impacts from logs and rocks without bending, cracking, or rusting, backed by an exclusive lifetime warranty.
• Tactile 5-Speed Power Selection Dial: Features 5 precise forward speed configurations built right into the side of the foot pedal, making it easy to adjust your drift speed to match changing lake conditions.
• Illuminated Bow Directional Indicator: Outfitted with a bright, easy-to-read arrow display on top of the motor head, ensuring you always know your exact steering path during low-light morning or evening hours.
• Weed-Slicing High-Torque Power Propeller: Designed with extra-wide, swept-back blades that cleanly cut through thick hydrilla, lily pads, and heavy freshwater vegetation without wasting battery power.

Compatibility Information

The Minn Kota Edge 70lb 45" trolling motor is designed exclusively for freshwater bow-mount configurations. The 45-inch shaft length provides broad compatibility with a massive variety of popular boat hulls, including standard aluminum V-hulls, mod-V bass boats, fiberglass multi-species boats, and medium-sized pontoon platforms where the distance from the top of the bow gunwale down to the waterline measures between 16 and 22 inches. This ensures the prop remains submerged at the ideal depth for efficient and quiet operation.

Electrically, this motor is strictly a 24-volt DC system and is completely incompatible with standard single 12V battery setups. It requires two high-quality 12V deep-cycle marine batteries (flooded lead-acid, maintenance-free, or AGM) connected in a 24-volt series configuration using a heavy-gauge jumper wire. To guarantee electrical safety and protect the internal motor brushes from overcurrent damage, it must be installed with a 50-amp manual-reset circuit breaker. This motor is fully compatible with standard e-commerce marine wiring accessories, quick-release plates, and onboard chargers like the Minn Kota MK-210D.

Frequently Asked Questions

How exactly do I wire two 12-volt batteries to power this 24-volt trolling motor safely?

To create a safe 24-volt power source for this motor, you must wire two identical 12V deep-cycle marine batteries together in series. First, take a heavy-gauge jumper wire (typically 6 AWG or 8 AWG) and connect the positive (+) terminal of Battery 1 directly to the negative (-) terminal of Battery 2. Next, connect the red positive (+) lead wire from your Minn Kota trolling motor to the remaining open positive (+) terminal on Battery 2, ensuring you install a 50-amp circuit breaker inline on this wire. Finally, connect the black negative (-) lead wire from the trolling motor to the open negative (-) terminal on Battery 1. This loop safely doubles your voltage to 24V while maintaining consistent battery runtime.

What are the main advantages of a 24V 70lb system compared to a maximum output 12V 55lb trolling motor?

While a 55lb 12V motor is great for smaller watercraft, a 24V 70lb system provides a dramatic upgrade in overall efficiency, runtime, and control. Because it operates at a higher voltage, a 24V motor draws fewer amps from the batteries to produce the same amount of thrust as a 12V motor. This lower amp draw significantly reduces heat buildup inside the wires and motor housing, resulting in up to twice the battery life on the water. Additionally, the jump to 70 pounds of thrust gives you the crucial torque needed to handle mid-to-large hulls when a sudden storm kicks up wind and heavy waves.

Can the mechanical steering cables be tightened if the foot pedal feels loose or has too much play?

Yes, the dual-cable steering system on the Minn Kota Edge is designed to be fully adjustable so you can keep your steering precise and tight over years of use. If you notice any slack or unwanted play when pressing the heel or toe of the foot pedal, look near the base of the pedal where the cable sheath enters the housing. You will find a specialized cable tension adjustment screw. Using a standard screwdriver, turn this screw clockwise to gently pull the slack out of the internal steel cables until the pedal provides instant mechanical feedback. Be careful not to overtighten, as this can cause the steering to feel stiff and increase wear on the internal gears.

Is this Edge 70lb model compatible with Minn Kota's quick-release mounting brackets?

Yes, the aluminum base mount of the Edge 70lb motor features a universal bolt pattern that aligns perfectly with Minn Kota's premium quick-release brackets, such as the MKA-21 or the composite MKA-16-03 plate. Installing a quick-release bracket allows you to slide the entire trolling motor off the bow of your boat in seconds by simply pulling a locking pin. This is an excellent feature for boat owners who want to remove their motor to prevent theft while parked at a hotel or boat ramp, or for those who need to clean the deck and store the motor indoors during the winter season.

What should I do if I accidentally hit a submerged log at high speed with this motor?

If you strike an underwater hazard like a log, rock, or stump while navigating, the Minn Kota Edge is engineered to handle the impact safely. The proprietary composite shaft is built to flex under sudden stress, acting as a shock absorber to protect your boat's bow from structural cracking and prevent the shaft from bending. After an impact, always safely stow the motor and inspect the lower unit torpedo housing for any visual cracks, check that the propeller isn't chipped, and verify that the internal shear pin behind the prop hasn't snapped. If the prop shaft is spinning straight, the motor is perfectly safe to drop back into the water and continue fishing.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.