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Title: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: huston on January 17, 2009, 05:13:39 PM
Anybody know where I can purchase a Minn Kota lift assist for a Maxxum 74lb 52" 24v trolling motor in Michigan preferably but I would buy it online? I'm in the Oakland County area around the Detroit Zoo.
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: BryanP on January 17, 2009, 07:24:15 PM
I'm pretty sure it can be done with the Maxxum 74.  But you're going to need to buy the whole mount (MaxPro 80/52") unless they've changed something which I doubt.  Any Authorized Service Center can get you one since it's listed as a service part.  Be prepared to spend some money though.
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: dartag on January 18, 2009, 07:19:59 AM
you can call Minn Kota direct.  1-800-227-6433
  i have ordered parts from them.  the lady i talked to was very helpfull when i had problems with mine.
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: huston on January 18, 2009, 09:44:33 AM
Thanks fellas, I 'm contacting Ralph at Wonderland West and I'll call Minn Kota if needed. I thought maybe someone on GLB might have upgraded their Maxxum. I have a friend that did this to his and it's made his fishing experience's a lot easier. Lifting that motor all day is hard work.
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: Bass_Cat on January 18, 2009, 01:19:38 PM
I upgraded my 2001 Maxxum 74 (42 inch shaft) back in April, 2005 and it costs about $260 at that time between all the parts you have to change. The service guys wanted another 1+ hours of labor to change it over but it's really not that hard to do yourself. I think it's the best money I've ever spent on equipment. A real back saver.

I would order it direct from Minn Kota to make sure you get the right parts or from Coastline Power & Lighting. He is an authorized Minn Kota dealer up in Algonac. They are very helpful too.

If you decide to do it yourself and want some help, let me know.

Mark

Coastline Power & Lighting
John @ 810-794-5951
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: huston on January 18, 2009, 04:34:09 PM
I'll call Minn Kota Monday and see what they want for parts. Thanks Mark. The boat is in the garage and I'm sure it won't mind an upgrade.
Title: Re: Minn Kota lift assist
Post by: huston on January 19, 2009, 07:20:47 PM
Well, I called Minn Kota and described what I wanted to do to my trolling motor and they sold me the parts to upgrade it with the lift assist components. These parts are what make the Maxxum Pro 50% easier to deploy. I got my winter project. Parts with S/H cost about $ 250.00 My motor is about 5 years old and I've did my share of work on it so this task should be a walk in the park.  Thanks again fellas for the input.