Minn Kota lift assist

[huston]

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.

[BryanP]

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.

[dartag]

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.

[huston]

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.

[Bass_Cat]

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

[huston]

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.

[huston]

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.