Minn Kota Edge 45

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Starting at: $399.95

Quick Overview

Interested in a quality bow mount motor without breaking the bank? Minn Kota Edge offers bow mount performance and convenience at great price. Perfect for medium-sized boats, Edge provides the power and durability for your most demanding fishing trips. The unique mount and latch and door design ensure a solid fit, and convenient removal when necessary. Edge is the perfect no-nonsense motor for medium sized fishing boats.

Minn Kota Edge

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Additional Information

Recommended for: Small to medium freshwater v-hull, bass, pontoon and general fishing boats up to 18'. The 45 lbs thrust motor is recommended for boats weighing up to 2,250lbs. For more help picking the right thrust level - or to learn how much your boat weights - please refer to our thrust guide.
How It's Unique: Edge is Minn Kota's entry-level bow mount motor, and is designed to be functional, rugged and affordable. It's mount was recently upgraded and now uses an extruded arm built from marine-grade anodized aluminum for increased longevity. All Edge motors feature a fixed speed motor.

The Maxxum line is the next step-up in the Minn Kota series. If you want a more powerful motor (up to 101 lbs), a variable speed motor, or a beefy spring-protected shaft housing you'll want to consider the Maxxum line.
Water Type: Freshwater Only
Shaft Length(s): Shaft lengths of 36", 45" and 50" are available for Edge 45 motors. For help selecting a shaft length, please see our shaft guide.
Motor Features: Fixed 5-Speed Motor, Cable-Driven Foot Pedal, Built-In Direction Indicator, Weedless Wedge Prop, Composite Shaft. (Learn about these features)
Available Upgrades: Edge isn't compatible with any AutoPilot, Sonar or i-Pilot accessories. But it is compatible with select quick release plates and handle extensions - please see the right-hand side product bar.

Additional Information

Mounting Details: This motor is bolted directly to the bow of the boat using the included mounting hardware, and requires drilling into the boat for installation. Ideally, it's best to have access to the underside of the mounting platform in order to secure and fasten the bolting hardware. However, if accessing the underside is impossible you can use no access bolts to secure the motor from the top. For more information see our compatibility and mounting guides.
Mount Dimensions: 21.795" x 5"
Bolting Pattern: Download Bolting Pattern
Wiring Details: Edge 45 can be wired directly to the batteries, and can also be used in conjunction with a plug and receptacle for a cleaner, more professional installation that's easy to remove. To protect your motor from damage, a circuit breaker is also recommended but is not required for installation.
Motor Voltage and Batteries: Edge 45 is a 12 volt motor and requires (1) 12-volt marine battery. For more information, see our articles on battery selection or battery wiring diagrams.
Power Lead Length: 5 Feet
Pedal Cord Length: 5 Feet
What Is Included:
  • Edge 45 trolling motor
  • Foot pedal
  • Power leads
  • Mounting hardware
  • Owners manual
What Else Is Required: 1 Marine Battery, Battery Charger, Circuit Breaker (Recommended)

Additional Information

Amperage Draw: 42 amps at maximum speed
Motor Run Time: Important Note: As you likely won't be running your trolling motor perpetually, the actual amount of on-the-water time a motor should allow will be substantially longer than times listed. Actual motor run time can vary depending on conditions (winds, waves, etc) and the type of battery used. Listed below are run-time estimates assuming a 100 amp hour rated battery. To learn more, please see our article on calculating motor run time.

  • 20+ Hours: At slow, trolling speeds that draw 5 amps or less
  • 4.8 Hours: Approx. run time with throttle 50% open
  • 2.4 Hours: Approx. run time with the motor at full throttle
Stow and Deploy Method: The new-and-improved Edge mount features a multi-hinged design that makes stowing and deploying a snap. When not in use, the motor can be manually removed from the water and naturally rotates into a flat position to convenient stow on the deck. When ready for use, simply slide the motor head and shaft forward, and it effortlessly swings back down into the water.
Motor Steering Method: This Edge model is steered by foot pedal. The cable-driven foot pedal is controlled by rocking your foot back and forth to control motor direction while motor speed is controlled by the rotating dial on the side of the foot pedal.
Shaft Adjustment: An adjustable depth collar makes it easy to set how deep the shaft and propeller sit in the water.
Motor Speed: All Edge motors have a fixed speed motor, including multiple forward and reverse settings. Learn more about fixed vs. variable speed motors.

Additional Information

Owners Manual: Download Here
Warranty Period: Two Years
Warranty Details: The motor's composite shaft caries a lifetime guarantee. If it's ever broken - regardless of the circumstances - Minn Kota will replace it at no charge. The rest of the motor caries a two year warranty backed up by hundreds of local Minn Kota service centers across the country.
Box Dimensions: Box dimensions and weight vary by motor:

Model 1355946 - 10"H x 21"W x 63"L WT: 45.0lbs
Model 1355947 - 10"H x 21"W x 63"L WT: 45.0lbs
Model 1355948 - 10"H x 21"W x 66"L WT: 46.0lbs

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Customer Reviews

Dolphin 120

Review by Randllhulk
Overall Rating
Good motor! I hate the cable design but I wish I kept the remote one. (Posted on 9/19/12) (Posted on November 1, 2012)
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14' Eldo Craft Aluminum Bass Boat

Review by Ph
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The Minn Kota Edge 45 is the best trolling motor I've had yet on this boat! It is a 1974 model boat and this is the 5th trolling motor I've been through . This is by far the quietest, most powerful and easiest to operate of all the trolling motors I've owned. (Posted on 4/13/12) (Posted on November 1, 2012)
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Not sure which model to choose? Learn more about proper shaft length or motor features.
Model Shaft Features Control Motor Volts Price
1355946 36'' Standard Foot Pedal Fixed 12V
Price:
$399.95
In Stock
1355947 45'' Standard Foot Pedal Fixed 12V
Price:
$404.95
In Stock
1355948 50'' Standard Foot Pedal Fixed 12V
Price:
$429.95
In Stock

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