Minn Kota Pontoon PowerDrive™ 55 Trolling Motor w/Foot Pedal - 12V - 55LB - 48"
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Minn Kota Pontoon PowerDrive™ 55 Trolling Motor w/Foot Pedal - 12V - 55LB - 48" Product Description
Minn Kota Pontoon PowerDrive 55 Trolling Motor - Complete Pontoon Fishing System with Quick Release
Purpose-Built Pontoon Motor - Engineered for Easy Installation and Superior Pontoon Performance
Experience the perfect blend of power and convenience with the Minn Kota Pontoon PowerDrive 55, specifically engineered for pontoon boat applications. This 55-pound thrust, 12-volt trolling motor with 48-inch shaft delivers reliable, quiet performance while featuring pontoon-specific design elements including the exclusive Deploy-Assist Lever and aluminum quick release bracket for effortless operation and storage.
Pontoon-Specific Engineering
The PowerDrive 55 addresses the unique requirements of pontoon boat fishing with specialized features designed for larger, higher-sided vessels. The 48-inch shaft provides optimal depth positioning while the pontoon-specific mounting system ensures secure installation and easy seasonal removal for winter storage or maintenance.
Deploy-Assist Lever Technology
- Effortless Deployment: Simple lever operation for easy motor deployment from pontoon deck height
- Secure Stowing: Reliable locking mechanism keeps motor secure during transport
- Single-Handed Operation: Deploy or stow the motor with one-hand convenience
- Spring-Assisted Action: Reduces effort required for motor positioning
- Positive Lock: Ensures motor stays deployed during fishing operations
Technical Specifications
- Thrust Rating: 55 lbs Maximum Thrust
- Voltage System: 12V Single Battery
- Shaft Length: 48 inches
- Maximum Amp Draw: 50 Amps
- Control System: Waterproof Foot Pedal with 18-foot cable
- Mounting Style: Bow-mount with Quick Release Bracket
- Propeller: Power Prop (MKP-37)
- Application: Freshwater Pontoon Boats
Aluminum Quick Release Bracket System
The included MKA-16-03 aluminum quick release bracket enables instant motor removal for security, maintenance, or storage. This professional-grade bracket features a quiet, secure locking system that eliminates vibration and noise while providing rock-solid mounting stability during operation.
PowerDrive Foot Pedal Control
- Side-to-Side Steering: Intuitive electric steering control
- Variable Speed: Precise speed control for exact boat positioning
- Momentary/Constant: Toggle between momentary and constant operation
- Waterproof Design: Sealed construction for marine environment durability
- 18-Foot Cable: Extended reach accommodates large pontoon deck layouts
Digital Maximizer Power Management
Advanced Digital Maximizer technology provides up to 5 times longer runtime on a single battery charge by delivering only the precise power needed for your selected speed. This intelligent power management extends fishing time while maintaining optimal performance across all speed settings.
Power Prop Performance
The MKP-37 Power Prop is specifically designed for open water performance, delivering maximum thrust efficiency for pontoon applications. The optimized blade design provides excellent power transfer while maintaining smooth, quiet operation ideal for the peaceful pontoon fishing experience.
Professional Construction Features
- Indestructible Composite Shaft: Lifetime guarantee on shaft construction
- Cool, Quiet Operation: Advanced lower unit design for extended motor life
- Push-to-Test Battery Meter: Instant battery status indication
- Power Steering: Electric steering assistance for effortless directional control
- AutoPilot: Maintains heading automatically in straight-line travel
Complete Installation Package
The PowerDrive 55 includes everything needed for professional pontoon installation: complete motor assembly, waterproof foot pedal with 18-foot cable, MKP-37 Power Prop, MKA-16-03 aluminum quick release bracket, and comprehensive mounting hardware for secure, reliable installation.
Pontoon Boat Compatibility
Specifically designed for freshwater pontoon boats, the PowerDrive 55 provides optimal performance for vessels typically ranging from 16 to 24 feet. The 55-pound thrust rating delivers excellent maneuverability and positioning control for pontoon fishing, cruising, and docking operations.
Maintenance & Warranty
Backed by Minn Kota's comprehensive two-year warranty and lifetime composite shaft guarantee, the PowerDrive 55 represents long-term reliability with minimal maintenance requirements. The simple, robust design ensures years of dependable pontoon fishing performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this motor suitable for pontoons?
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How does the quick release bracket work?
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Enhance your pontoon fishing experience with proven Minn Kota reliability and pontoon-specific innovation. The Pontoon PowerDrive 55 - where specialized design meets trusted performance.
Pontoon PowerDrive™ 55 Trolling Motor with Foot Pedal - 12V - 55LB - 48"
Put Minn Kota power to work on your pontoon. You get a quiet, steady, all-day performance that's right for you. And with quick and easy mounting, you get a motor that's built to let you sit back and appreciate a perfect day on the lake.
Deploy-Assist Lever
Get in and out of the water easily. Just depress the lever to deploy your trolling motor and when it's time to move, it stows easily and securely.
Aluminum Quick Release Bracket
Quickly, easily remove your motor with this aluminum bracket. It comes standard on PowerDrive Pontoon models and features a quiet, secure locking system.
PowerDrive Foot Pedal
Control speed, steering, and momentary and constant on/off with the PowerDrive foot pedal, which is waterproof and features an 18' cord. Not included on GPS-enabled models.
Push-to-Test Battery Meter
Press a button to get an instant "stage of charge" reading.
Digital Maximizer™
Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable-speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they deliver only as much power as you need, helping to conserve your battery for a full day of fishing.
Power Prop
Delivers extra power to push through any fishing scenario and excels in open water.
Indestructible Composite Shaft — Guaranteed for Life
At the core of your Minn Kota trolling motor is an indestructible composite shaft. It's a Minn Kota exclusive, and they guarantee it for life.
Cool, Quiet Power
Every Minn Kota lower unit runs cool to extend trolling motor life and stays quiet.
What's Included
Pontoon PowerDrive 55 lb. 48" Foot-Control Motor, Corded Foot Pedal, MKP-37 Prop, MKA-16-03 Quick Release bracket, and Mounting hardware
Specifications:
- For Use In: Freshwater
- Shaft Length (inch): 48"
- Max Thrust (pounds): 55 lbs.
- Voltage: 12
- One-Boat Network Compatible: No
- QUEST Series: No
- Spot-Lock: No
- Built-In Sonar: None
- Foot Pedal Style: Side-to-Side / Electric
- Control: Foot Pedal
- Auto/Stow Deploy: No
- Power Trim: No
- Power Steering: Yes
- Lift-Assist: No
- Bowguard: No
- Wireless Remote: No
- i-Pilot Link (GPS): No
- i-Pilot (GPS): No
- AutoPilot: Yes
- CoPilot: No
- Speeds: Variable
- Digital Maximizer: Yes
- Battery Meter: Yes
- Max Amp Draw: 50
- Mount Style: Bolt-on
- Mounting Location: Bow-mount
- Motor Style: Electric-steer
- Prop: Power Prop (MKP-37)
- Warranty: Two-Year Warranty
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Minn Kota Pontoon PowerDrive™ 55 Trolling Motor w/Foot Pedal - 12V - 55LB - 48" Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
|---|---|
| Vendor: |
Minn Kota |
| Autopilot: |
Yes |
| Built-In Transducer: |
No |
| Control Type: |
Foot Control |
| Included Propeller: |
MKP-37 |
| Mounting Style: |
Bow |
| Salt Water/Fresh Water: |
Fresh |
| Series: |
PowerDrive |
| Shaft Length (Inches): |
48" |
| Thrust (Pounds): |
55 lbs |
| Voltage - Input Range (Volts): |
12v |
| Product Manual: | |
| Product Installation: |
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