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Minn Kota 55 lb Thrust Battery Runtime Calculator

Minn Kota 55 lb thrust motors (Endura C2, Maxxum, PowerDrive) draw a maximum of 50 Amps at 12V. Estimate your fishing time per charge with standard battery sizes.

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Trolling Motor Battery Runtime Calculator

ABYC E-11 Compliant
~50A Max Draw
Custom Max Amps:(Overrides thrust preset)
100 Ah
20 Ah50 Ah100 Ah (Standard)200 Ah300 Ah
50% Speed (Cruising)
10% (Trolling)25% (Slow)50% (Cruising)75% (Fast)100% (WOT Max)
Estimated Continuous Runtime
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Current Draw:-- Amps
Usable Capacity:-- Ah
Continuous Power:-- Watts
Safe Reserve Left:--

Runtime Across All Speeds

Speed 1 (25% Throttle)-- hrs
Speed 2 (50% Cruising)-- hrs
Speed 3 (75% Fast)-- hrs
Speed 4 (100% WOT)-- hrs
🛠️ Recommended Electrical Setup
  • • Circuit Breaker: 60A Marine Rated
  • • Minimum Cable Size: 6 AWG (under 10ft)
  • • Wire Material: Tinned Marine Copper (ABYC BC-5W2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amp draw of a Minn Kota 55 lb at speed 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5?

On 5-speed models: Speed 1 draws ~8A, Speed 2 ~12A, Speed 3 ~18A, Speed 4 ~28A, and Speed 5 (max) draws 45-50A. Models with Digital Maximizer draw significantly less at low speeds.