lorne
12-07-2006, 01:54 PM
Does this maximizer tech really increase time on the water 5x or is this a gimmick?
lorne
12-09-2006, 08:02 PM
which Vector to purchace? The Vector 70lb with or without the maximizer . $ 300:00 with out. or $ 499:00 with the maximizer option ?
perchjerker
12-09-2006, 08:08 PM
I had the maximizer box a long time ago when it came out, you could add it to your trolling motor. Seemed to work as advertised.
Raybob
12-10-2006, 01:53 AM
How Maximizer Works
* Since speed coils reduce the power going to the motor, the Maximizer™ was designed to, eliminate this inefficient speed control method by using rapid on/off switching. The Maximizer is simply a switch that turns the connection to the battery on and off 20,000 times per second.
* If “on” time is longer compared to “off,” the motor runs receive more power. If “off” time is longer, the motor gets less power. Since there is minimal power lost to accomplish this, the overall motor is very efficient.
Maximizer Analogy
* You are driving a car fully accelerated. To slow down, you lift your foot off the pedal to decelerate allowing only the proper amount of gas (power) to be used. This burns less gas than the first analogy and does not heat up the brake system.
* Same theory applies to the Maximizer. Only the necessary power to go the desired speed is delivered to the motor providing extreme efficiency and longer running time.
Maximizer Benefits
* Extended trolling time (up to 5x longer on a single charge).
* The Maximizer speed control saves valuable power over a conventional speed coil motor.
* The Maximizer allows more fishing time on your battery charge, up to five times longer run time per battery charge, compared to the 5-speed switch.
* With infinitely variable speed control, the Maximizer allows for proper speeds to be set and maintained while trolling lures for proper presentation.
* Virtual speed adjustments for changing conditions.
* The Maxmizer allows for fine tune speed adjustments.
* The Maximizer allows the user to control boat speed more effectively in changing environments.
Soft Start
* A feature of the Maximizer, it limits how fast the motor can go from “off” to “on.”
* Soft start helps increase the motor’s life.
More Powerful Motors
* Maximizer electronics allow for more control of higher thrust motors.
* A standard 5-speed switch does not hold up as well under the same conditions
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/view.asp?url=/support/faq/general&pt=8
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