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Product Review |
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September 29, 2003 |
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Minn Kota® Accessories |
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Minn Kota® Four-Bank Charger MK 440
For 2004, Minn Kota is
introducing a new four-bank on-
"Our goal is to provide anglers with a complete trolling system that matches their power management needs to their Minn Kota trolling motor," Minn Kota Brand Manager of New Product Development and Accessories Jeff Davison said. "The reputation we have built for quality and innovation in trolling motors now extends to our power management products."
The addition of the new MK 440 four-bank on-board battery charger now gives Minn Kota® a full range of on-board charger products with outputs from one to four banks. The MK 440 has 10 amps output per bank for 40 amps of total output.
Like all Minn Kota on-board chargers, the MK 440 features fully automatic three-stage charging…bulk, absorption and maintenance. "By properly and automatically controlling current and voltage during the three stages of charging, our on-board chargers not only recharge faster but they also prevent overcharging," Davison said. "Overcharging can damage and shorten battery life, so multi-stage charging is essential in extending the life of a battery."
About $299.99
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
Minn Kota® Automatic Temperature Compensation Feature Minn Kota® Continues to Strengthen Power Management Line with New Products and Features RACINE, Wis. (July 2003) - Continuing to offer its customers a full line of power management options, Minn Kota® has added additional products and features to its charger and accessories product line.
A new feature that has been added to Minn Kota on-board chargers is Automatic Temperature Compensation.
"We know that lead-acid batteries reach their peak charge level when they are pushed to what is called their gassing threshold, but gassing thresholds can change with temperature," Minn Kota Brand Manager of New Product Development and Accessories Jeff Davison said. "We added the Automatic Temperature Compensation feature to our on-board chargers so that output voltage is adjusted to assure the battery reaches its gassing threshold and achieves a full charge. This feature also protects batteries from boiling due to overcharging at high temperatures."
Additional features on all Minn Kota on-board chargers include: ● Low line voltage compensation delivers true-rated amp output, even when input voltage drops ● Waterproof, and shock- and vibration-resistant construction . ● Short circuit, reverse polarity and ignition protection ● FCC compliant and UL listed to marine standard 1236 ● Three-year warranty
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
Minn Kota® Portable Charger MK 110P
Minn Kota's new MK 110P
Portable Marine Charger has
The LED display indicates power on, charging, full charge and check connection.
Key features include: ● Fully automatic three-stage charging (bulk, absorption, maintenance) ● 10 amps total output ● LED display indicates power on, charging, full charge and check connection ● Short circuit and reverse polarity protection ● FCC compliant and UL listed to marine standard 1236 ● Three-year warranty
About $69.99
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
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Minn Kota® Remote Battery Monitors New to Minn Kota's accessory product line are Remote Battery Monitors that can be flush- mounted on a deck or dash for convenient monitoring of battery condition. Available in two- or three-bank models, Minn Kota Remote Battery Monitors give instant LED readouts of remaining charge of the trolling motor battery at 100, 75, 50 or 25%.
There is also an indicator light that illuminates when the battery is being charged.
The MK-BM-2 (two-bank) is about $54.99 The MK-BM-3 (three-bank) is about $69.99
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
Minn Kota® DeckHand™ 40 and DeckHand 20 Electric Winches RACINE, Wis. - Several new features are offered on Minn Kota's® DeckHand™ 40 and DeckHand 20 electric winches being introduced for 2004. The new products give consumers the option of going with a 40 lb or 20 lb anchor- capacity winch.
The new DeckHand 40
(DH-40) features a universal davit
Minn Kota's exclusive auto-deploy system on the DH-40 lowers the anchor into the water with the touch of a button, then automatically stops the winch when the anchor touches bottom. The special anti-drag system creates an "auto drift" feature by releasing the rope on the anchor when tension is applied. Drifting can be prevented by simply pushing the button that locks the winch.
The new gear system on the DH-40 includes larger diameter gears with increased number of teeth for improved strength and life of the unit. The integrated shear pin design protects the spool and gear case (a replacement shear pin is included inside the winch cover).
Other important features of the DH-40 include: a manual circuit breaker that protects the motor and electronics against electrical burnout, a safety lock that prevents inadvertent deployment of anchor during transport, an anchor shackle that allows easy removal of the anchor, and 40 lb anchor capacity (anchor not included) that works with CrabClaw™ and most other anchor styles. The DH-40 utilizes the same hole pattern as previous Minn Kota DeckHand models (DH-18 and DH-35), allowing current DeckHand customers the opportunity to upgrade. The hole pattern is also compatible with Minn Kota's PD/AP quick release bracket mount (MKA-16-02, sold separately) for convenient, quick removal of the DeckHand unit.
The DH-40 operates on a 12-volt battery system, is pre-spooled with 100' of 800 lb test rope and has a two-year warranty.
About $269.99
For console operation, a 25 ft corded remote switch is available as an option about $39.99
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
A redesigned motor with higher torque
Minn Kota's new DeckHand-20
(DH-20) has a redesigned
Minn Kota's exclusive auto-deploy system on the DH-20 lowers the anchor into the water with the touch of a button, then automatically stops the winch when the anchor touches bottom. The special anti-drag system creates an "auto drift" feature by releasing the rope on the anchor when tension is applied. Drifting can be prevented by simply pushing the button that locks the winch.
The hole pattern of the DH-20 is consistent with DH-40, as well as older DeckHand models.
Additional features include: ● 20 lb anchor capacity (anchor included) ● 12-volt battery operation ● Pre-spooled with 60 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope ● Includes corded power switch for remote mounting ● Two-year warranty
About $199.99.
For more info: 800-227-6433 www.minnkotamotors.com
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Minn Kota is the oldest manufacturer of electric fishing motors in the world with 68 years of hard-earned experience in the lab and on the water. Throughout our history, Minn Kota has led the way in product innovation and cutting edge technology.
The Minn Kota electric trolling motor began its life in 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota. Mr. O.G. Schmidt, inventor of the trolling motor, was known to be a man of many diverse ideas. Prior to the trolling motor, Schmidt invented, produced and sold a copper soldering torch from his home in Wheatland, N. Dakota. Due to its success, manufacturing operations were then moved to Fargo. Because of its proximity to the MINNesota-North DaKOTA border, Mr. Schmidt named the business The Minn Kota Manufacturing Company.
Although the brand Minn Kota has become synonymous throughout the world with trolling motors, many other products have also carried the name. The Minn Kota Manufacturing Company manufactured utilitarian products such as commercial vacuum cleaners, rock pickers, and straw choppers. Some of the earliest Minn Kota trolling motors produced used Ford Motor Co. Model A starter motors. Unlike today’s motors, these first units were designed with the motor out of the water.
During WWII Minn Kota joined the war effort by producing parts for automatic pilots installed in fighter planes. In February of 1946, the company moved its operations to Moorhead, Minnesota.
Upon Mr. Schmidt’s death in 1965, Ole Rommesmo took over Minn Kota Manufacturing Company and concentrated on recapturing the electric fishing motor business. In 1969, Johnson Reels of Mankato, Minnesota, purchased the company. Trolling motors opened a whole new realm of related product possibilities for Johnson Reels, already known for its fishing rods, reels and lures.
In 1970, Johnson Reels and Minn Kota trolling motors were acquired by a subsidiary of Johnson Wax, Johnson Diversified Inc., known today as Johnson Outdoors Inc. Minn Kota motor production moved to Mankato, Minnesota in 1979, where it is still located.
Today, Minn Kota is the unquestioned leader in the trolling motor industry, enjoying dominant market share in both bow-mount and transom-mount motors.
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