Minn Kota Edge 45 Trolling Motor Foot Control 45"

Overview

Built for bow-mount anglers who fish heavy cover—stump fields, thick vegetation, and choppy conditions—where bigger fish hide and precision boat control makes or breaks your day. You need a motor that's rugged enough to handle punishment and responsive enough to thread the needle.

The Edge 45 is a freshwater bow-mount trolling motor built to push through the worst conditions without backing down. The foot pedal gives you intuitive speed and steering control while your hands stay on the rod, the Latch & Door mount lets you pull it off in seconds for storage or theft prevention, and the composite shaft is guaranteed for life against breakage, kinking, or corrosion. Cool, quiet operation means fish won't spook before they bite.

Key Features

• Foot Pedal Control — ergonomically designed for precise speed and steering input with your feet — keeps both hands free for rod work and fighting fish, and gives you exact control in tight cover.
• 45 lbs Thrust — enough power to hold position and maneuver in strong wind and current — sized right for serious bass and walleye boats in the 15–20 ft range.
• 45" Shaft Length — reaches down and out on most bow-mount setups without requiring a transom extension — matches standard bow platforms on recreational fishing boats.
• 5-Speed Control — five distinct speed settings let you dial in slow-troll speeds for finesse presentations or punch through vegetation to reach deep structure.
• Latch & Door Mounting System — innovative quick-release design removes the motor in seconds without tools — critical for security in parking lots and easy seasonal storage.
• Composite Shaft — guaranteed for life against breaking, kinking, or corrosion — absorbs impacts on stumps and rocks without permanent damage, unlike aluminum or steel.
• Hybrid Composite Motor Head — highly impact-resistant construction with high-visibility directional indicator — survives contact with hard cover and shows you exactly which way you're pointed.
• Cool, Quiet Power — oversized windings and unique bearing system dissipate heat and reduce friction — runs cooler to extend battery life, and runs quieter so fish don't hear you coming.
• Power Prop (MKP-2) — delivers extra thrust to cut through vegetation — included standard, gets you to weedy structure where the fish are stacked.

Specs & What's Included

Motor Specifications:
Control: Cable Steer Foot Pedal
Voltage: 12V
Max Thrust: 45 lbs
Shaft Length: 45"
Speed Control: 5-Speed
Max Amp Draw: 42A
Propeller: Power Prop (MKP-2)
Warranty: 2 years

In the Box:
Edge 45 lb foot-control trolling motor, MKP-2 Power Prop, hold-down strap, and mounting hardware. Battery cable and battery sold separately.