zman Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Well I think I have made a decision to buy the Minn-Kota Maxxum 80 52" shaft cable drive Once I have the motor will it be easy to install I currently have a minn-kota on the boat (Bow) The plug I currently have is a circle with 3 prongs on it . it is a 55lb minn kota Just curious what steps I need to know before I get started . I have not received the motor yet so I don't even know how it comes equiped out of the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 there is a good chance that the holes will match up, so that shouldn't be a problem and you should just remove the old plug and install it on the new one the same way if they are both the same voltage 12/24 had 3 wires while 24 volt motor should just have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 If by chance the plugs are different,you can pick up a matching set at Ideal supply. You have a pm ZMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks MisFish You have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Devine Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I just put a new Minn Kota Maxxum Pro 80 US on my boat, replacing the Minn Kota 74 and the holes all lined up. You may have to check your connection? 12Volt VS 24Volt for your new Minn Kota. The plug should work, but you will probably have to get 24 volts to the motor. Not sure if you are switching from a Power Drive model to a cable drive. Your motor will be a bit heavy and awkward and would be best if you have some help. All hardware is included with your new Minn Kota. I have the lift assist and it is an ease to deploy and stow. If you are looking for a place to try that new motor the Detroit River is giving up some good catches of walleyes and you will put the new MK thru a workout. Have fun and go FISH !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 the new motor will not have a plug on it, so using the old one is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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