Minn Kota Endura 50 (36" Shaft) Review
A 50 lb, 12 V freshwater transom motor with a 36-inch shaft, five forward and three reverse speeds, a battery meter and Minn Kota's lifetime shaft guarantee.
By Outdoor Spec Desk Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance from manufacturers' specs and manuals, and is checked by our editor.
Our verdict
The Endura 50 is a simple freshwater motor for a jon boat or small aluminum boat with a transom that needs a 36 in shaft. If you want variable speed and a little more thrust at the same weight, the Endura Max 55 is the better buy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Composite shaft that Minn Kota guarantees for life
- Push-button battery meter on the motor head
- Minn Kota publishes the 50 A maximum draw and a 21 lb weight
- Power Prop, which Minn Kota designs to push through weeds
Cons
- Fixed speed steps; no Digital Maximizer variable speed
- Freshwater only
- The Endura Max 55 has 5 lb more thrust at the same 21 lb and 50 A, by Minn Kota's figures
Specifications
| Thrust | 50 lb |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Shaft length | 36 in |
| Mount | Transom |
| Speed control | 5 forward, 3 reverse |
| Steering | Hand tiller, 6 in telescoping |
| Battery meter | Push-button, on the motor head |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Max amp draw | 50 A |
| Weight | 21 lb |
| Warranty | 2-year limited; composite shaft guaranteed for life |
Who it is for
Freshwater anglers with a small jon boat or aluminum boat who steer from the back and want a plain motor with fixed speed steps and Minn Kota's shaft guarantee.
What stands out
Minn Kota lists the Endura 50 (1352274M) at 50 lb of thrust on 12 V, with a 36 in composite shaft, five forward and three reverse speeds and a maximum draw of 50 A. The tiller telescopes 6 in, and a push-button meter on the head shows remaining battery. Minn Kota fits its Power Prop, which it designs to push through heavy vegetation, and lists the motor at 21 lb. The warranty is 2 years on the motor and lifetime on the composite shaft, for the original buyer.
Where it falls short
There is no Digital Maximizer, so speed comes in fixed steps. It is a freshwater motor; Minn Kota's warranty excludes saltwater and brackish use. By Minn Kota's figures the Endura Max 55 weighs and draws the same while adding 5 lb of thrust and variable speed; see Minn Kota Endura 50 vs Endura Max 55.
What we could not confirm
Minn Kota's product page lists 21 lb; its help center gives 26.26 lb, which looks like a shipping weight. Many retailers still call this model the Endura C2 50, while Minn Kota's current page calls it the Endura 50, so check that the listing shows part number 1352274M and a 36 in shaft.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Minn Kota Endura 50 variable speed?
- No. Minn Kota lists five forward and three reverse speeds and no Digital Maximizer. The Endura Max line adds variable speed.
- How much does the Minn Kota Endura 50 draw?
- Minn Kota lists a maximum draw of 50 A on 12 V.
- Is the Endura 50 the same as the Endura C2 50?
- Minn Kota now sells it as the Endura 50 (1352274M); many retailers still use the older Endura C2 name. Check the part number on the listing.
Sources
The specifications and claims on this page come from these manufacturer documents. Figures are the manufacturers' own unless the text says otherwise.
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